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Why are pickles, jams, and syrups preserved in concentrated sugar or high salt concentrations?

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1It neutralizes the pH balance to stop fungi growth.
2It acts as a catalyst to boost nutrient value.
3It causes plasmolysis of bacterial cells, destroying them.✓
4It increases the oxygen level to kill bacteria.

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It causes plasmolysis of bacterial cells, destroying them.

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