Why do we keep food in the refrigerator?

Why do we keep food in the refrigerator?
  1. To prevent food from going bad due to bacterial or fungal infections
  2. To keep food fresh for a longer period of time
  3. To make food cold before eating
  4. To prevent food from being contaminated

Solution

We keep food in the refrigerator to prevent food from going bad due to bacterial or fungal infections. This is because fungi prefer to grow in warm and humid places, and the refrigerator helps to slow down the growth of these organisms

Asked in: NCERT

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