How Honey Can Fight Deadly Bacteria

How does the high sugar content in honey help prevent bacteria from growing?

• The sugar makes the honey too sweet for bacteria to eat.

• The sugar attracts water out of the bacteria, dehydrating them.

• The sugar forms a protective layer around the bacteria, trapping them.

• The sugar reacts with oxygen to create a toxic gas for bacteria.

What two substances are produced when the enzyme glucose oxidase in honey reacts with glucose and oxygen?

• Water and carbon dioxide

• Fructose and sucrose

• Gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide

• Bee defensin-1 and methylglyoxal

Which antibacterial compound found in honey comes from the nectar of certain flowers, like the Manuka flower?

• Gluconic acid

• Hydrogen peroxide

• Bee defensin-1

• Methylglyoxal

Why is it unsafe to give honey to infants under one year old?

• Infants cannot digest the high sugar content in honey.

• Their immune systems may not be strong enough to fight off botulinum spores.

• The acidity of honey can harm an infant's developing stomach.

• Honey can cause allergic reactions in infants.