WAEC Agricultural Science 1991 (August) Question 52

Question 52

Fisheries and Aquaculture

The major cause of spoilage in fresh fish is

  1. A.high humidity
  2. B.fungal attack
  3. C.high moisture content
  4. D.bacterial attack
  5. E.protozoa.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (bacterial attack)

Explanation

Bacteria multiply quickly in fresh fish and rot it.