Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment - Micro in the Clinic Follow-Up: Raw Fish, Raw Deal? - Questions - Page 283: 2

Answer

Very salty water decreases the water activity of the cell which reduces the microbial growth. This happens due to reduce water available for chemical activity of the microbes, and hence reduce microbial growth.

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