As free water within a food decreases,
A. so does water activity.
B. water activity increases.
C. water activity remains constant.
D. bacterial growth increases as a result.
Answer: A
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a. the dispersed or discontinuous phase, which is usually oil. b. the dispersion medium or continuous phase, which is usually an organic solvent. c. a stabilizing compound that increases a liquid's surface tension to reduce its wetting ability. d. all of the above answers are correct e. none of the above answers is correct