Explanation

Boiling milk is primarily a method of preservation

Because the high heat kills harmful bacteria and microorganisms that cause spoilage.

By destroying these pathogens,

The milk's shelf life is extended, making it safe for consumption for a longer period. 

Explanation

• Lepus capensis is the scientific name of the Cape hare.
• It is a fast-running wild hare species.
• Found in Africa, Middle East, and parts of South Asia.
• Lives in grasslands and semi-desert areas.
• Active mostly at night (nocturnal).

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Explanation

• Food adulterants are substances intentionally added to food to increase profit.
• They usually reduce quality and purity.
• Can be harmful to health.
• Considered an illegal and unethical practice.
• Different from food additives, which are added for safety or preservation.

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Explanation

• Protopectin is an insoluble stiffening material found in raw fruits and vegetables.
• It makes tissues firm and hard.
• During ripening, protopectin converts into soluble pectin.
• This conversion causes softening of fruits.
• Important in food processing and ripening biology.

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Explanation

• Mushrooms are fungi and belong to Pyronomycetes (a class of fungi).
• They are eukaryotic, non-photosynthetic organisms.
• Reproduce through spores.
• Widely used as food and in medicine.
• Grow in moist, shaded environments, often on decaying organic matter.

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