Biology · Microbiology
Honey that has a high concentration of sugar does not easily spoil because:
- 1It contains special enzymes that instantly disintegrate bacterial cells
- 2Bacteria cannot survive in an active state in a solution of high osmotic strength as water is drawn out via plasmolysis✓
- 3It contains natural antioxidants that completely prevent any bacterial attachment
- 4Bacteria cannot survive in an active state as honey is totally deprived of oxygen
Correct answer
Bacteria cannot survive in an active state in a solution of high osmotic strength as water is drawn out via plasmolysis
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