Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 20, Viruses and Prokaryotes - Assessment - Prokaryotes - Understand Key Concepts/Think Critically - Page 596: 20

Answer

Uncooked rice and raisins lack water, which is necessary for bacterial growth. Hence, these substances are not infected by bacteria.

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Uncooked rice and raisins lack water, which is necessary for bacterial growth. Hence, these substances are not infected by bacteria.
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