WAEC Agricultural Science 1994 Question 52

Question 52

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Which of the following is the reason for smoking fish?

  1. A.Removing parasites
  2. B.Preserving it
  3. C.Increasing putrefaction
  4. D.Increasing its quality
  5. E.Decreasing its flavour.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Preserving it)

Explanation

Smoking dries the fish and stops bacteria, so it keeps longer.