Biology · Microbiology
Why does honey, which contains a high concentration of sugars, not spoil easily?
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- 1It contains natural antibiotics secreted by bees.
- 2Its high temperature prevents microbial action.
- 3High osmotic pressure due to low moisture content draws water out of bacterial cells, preventing growth.✓
- 4It undergoes anaerobic respiration which inhibits fungal molds.
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High osmotic pressure due to low moisture content draws water out of bacterial cells, preventing growth.
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