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Explain why milk lasts longer in a fridge. (rather than left outside in room temperature).

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i’m not sure if this is right but what i’ve been told is that milk grows bacteria when left out. if i am wrong i am sorry :)
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the milk in refrigerator, lowers its temperature which affects the speed of lactic acid production, because microbes are less active at lower temperature
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