Question

q: decaying food:
a. smells bad and is no longer safe to eat
b. would be great for dinner tonight
c. costs about the same as fresh food
d. i’m not sure

Explanation:

Decaying food undergoes microbial growth and chemical breakdown, which produces foul odors and makes it unsafe for consumption due to potential pathogens and toxins. The other options are incorrect: decaying food is not suitable for dinner, it typically has no market value (or less than fresh food), and the correct property is well-established.

Answer:

a. Smells bad and is no longer safe to eat