All of the options listed can cause food spoilage.

(i) Enzymes in the food can cause it to ripen and then overripen, leading to spoilage.

(ii) Damage from insects and rodents can also lead to spoilage, as they can introduce bacteria and other pathogens to the food.

(iii) Mechanical damage, such as bruising or crushing, can also lead to spoilage by breaking down the food's natural defenses and allowing bacteria and other pathogens to enter.

So, the answer is not listed among the options given. All (i), (ii), and (iii) can cause food spoilage.

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All of the options listed can cause food spoilage.

(i) Enzymes in the food can cause it to ripen and then overripen, leading to spoilage.

(ii) Damage from insects and rodents can also lead to spoilage, as they can introduce bacteria and other pathogens to the food.

(iii) Mechanical damage, such as bruising or crushing, can also lead to spoilage by breaking down the food's natural defenses and allowing bacteria and other pathogens to enter.

So, the answer is not listed among the options given. All (i), (ii), and (iii) can cause food spoilage.

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All of the options listed can cause food spoilage.

(i) Enzymes in the food can cause it to ripen and then overripen, leading to spoilage.

(ii) Damage from insects and rodents can also lead to spoilage, as they can introduce bacteria and other pathogens to the food.

(iii) Mechanical damage, such as bruising or crushing, can also lead to spoilage by breaking down the food's natural defenses and allowing bacteria and other pathogens to enter.

So, the answer is not listed among the options given. All (i), (ii), and (iii) can cause food spoilage.

Which of the following are the cause of food spoilage?(i) Enzymes in the food (ii) damage from insect and rodent(iii) mechanical damageSelect an answerA(i) and (ii) onlyB(ii) and (iii) OnlyC(i) and (iii) only

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