Carcass wrote:
Exposure to low-intensity gamma radiation slows the rate of growth of the spoilage microorganisms in food in much the same way that the low heat used in pasteurization (i) _______ the spoilage action of the microorganisms in milk.
Blank (i) |
precludes |
initiates |
inhibits |
isolates |
purifies |
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
"slow the rate of growth" and "in the same way" mean the low heat used in pasteurization would also slow down the rate of growth of the spoilage action of the microorganisms in milk. The closest word that conveys a similar meaning is "inhibit", so that's our answer.