PT 1 S3 Q1

It is difficult to keep deep wounds free of bacteria. Even strong antibiotics ... ...

Which one of the following, if true, most helps to explain why treating deep wounds with sugar as described above is successful?
(A) Bacteria that live in deep wounds thrive in a moist environment, and sugar has a dehydrating effect.
(B) ...
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(D) ...
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*This question is included in Practice Set: "Resolve/Explain" Questions, Set 1