WAEC Biology 2024 Theory — Question 10
Question 10 of 19 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2024 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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10. Name one method of preserving each of the following food items: (i) dried maize grains; (ii) fresh tomatoes; (iii) vegetables; (iv) beans; (v) milk.
Model answer
(i) Dried maize grains — sun drying; storage chemical treatment; pack in low-humid containers/silos/bans; store in jute bags/sacks/airtight containers. (ii) Fresh tomatoes — canning; drying; freezing. (iii) Vegetables — refrigeration/freezing; drying; curing. (iv) Beans — sun drying; storage chemical treatment; pack in low-humid containers/silos/airtight containers. (v) Milk — pasteurization; drying; canning. (Any one method per item)
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