Food preservation does all of the following except: promotes the growth of microorganisms. maintains food quality. allows foods to be stored for longer periods of time. makes seasonal foods available longer.

The correct answer is A. promotes the growth of microorganisms.

Food preservation does the opposite and inhibits the growth of microorganisms. Those are the organisms that will cause mold and spores to grow in the food and make it unsafe to eat. Food preservation is in place to prevent this from happening.

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