Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is not true regarding lactic acid in organic chemistry reactions?
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3. Acids and Bases
Organic Chemistry Reactions
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Why is vinegar commonly used in food preservation in terms of organic chemistry reactions?
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Vinegar neutralizes free radicals, preventing spoilage.
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Vinegar acts as a reducing agent, preventing oxidation of food.
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Vinegar provides an acidic environment that inhibits microbial growth.
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Vinegar catalyzes the polymerization of food proteins, enhancing preservation.
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Understand that vinegar is primarily composed of acetic acid, which is a weak organic acid.
Recognize that the acidity of vinegar creates an environment with a low pH.
Learn that many microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, cannot survive or grow in highly acidic environments.
Realize that by inhibiting microbial growth, vinegar effectively preserves food by preventing spoilage.
Conclude that the primary role of vinegar in food preservation is to provide an acidic environment that inhibits the growth of spoilage-causing microorganisms.
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