Tag Archives: Salt

When you pickle something, you soak it in salt water for an extended period of time.?

Why might this process help preserve the food?
….This is a question for a bio test so I think the answer has to do with the cells, but anything advice will do. Thanks
*any advice

More diffusion…?

People sometimes use large quantities of salt to preserve food. The salt kills bacteria that would otherwise cause the food to spoil. Based on what you know about diffusion, explain how salt acts as a preservative.

Diffusion?

people sometimes use large quantities of salt to preserve food. the salt kills bacteria that would otherwise cause the food to spoil. based on diffusion, explain how salt acts as a preservative.

HELP biology?

people sometimes use large quantitues of salt to preserve food. the salt kills bacteria that would otherwise cause the food to spoil. how does the salt act as a preservative???

Life science question!!?

When a cell is placed in water that contains a large quantity of dissolved substances such as sugar or salt, the cell will shrivel up and die. Explain why food can be preserved by putting it into honey or brine (very salty water).