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Bacteria cannot survive in a highly salt...

Bacteria cannot survive in a highly salted pickle because

A

salt inhibits reproduction of bacteria

B

Enough light is unavailable for photosynthesis

C

they become plasmolysed and death occurs

D

nutrients in the pickle medium cannot support life

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The correct Answer is:
C
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