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APUS57

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List the four ways in which irradiation is most useful.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain ionizing radiation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

preservation
sterilization
control of sprouting and ripening, and insect damage
control of foodborne illness

Answer to Question 2

Radiant energy has different wavelengths and degrees of power. Ionizing radiation is short wavelengths capable of damaging microorganisms that contaminate food or cause food spoilage and deterioration.




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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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