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Food Spoilage & Food Preservation - Food Spoilage — Practice Quiz

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Community Science (Home Science)

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What is the main reason food spoils due to microorganisms?

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Which of the following is a perishable food?

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Which microorganism causes souring in dairy products?

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What causes enzymatic browning in fruits?

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Which food is classified as non-perishable?

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Sugar

Non-perishable foods like sugar and flour do not spoil easily under normal storage conditions.

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Rancidity in fats is caused by:

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Chemical oxidation

Rancidity occurs when fats undergo chemical oxidation, producing unpleasant smell and taste.

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Which of the following is a physical change causing food spoilage?

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Freezing and drying

Physical changes like freezing or drying can alter food texture and quality, leading to spoilage.

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Which gas is responsible for the rotten egg smell in spoiled food?

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Hydrogen sulfide

Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is produced by bacteria like Clostridium during protein breakdown, causing a foul smell.

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What are the important topics in Food Spoilage & Food Preservation - Food Spoilage for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science)?
Key topics in Food Spoilage & Food Preservation - Food Spoilage include What is Food Spoilage?, Types of Food Spoilage, Classification of Foods Based on Spoilage, Microorganisms Causing Food Spoilage. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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