Over time, hinduism has become/is becoming select one: a. less homogeneous. b. more localized. c. more homogeneous. d. more racialized.

d. Localized.

Explanation:

You posted this question in the chemistry section. The whole exercise requires you to understand the terms in a chemical context. So let's look at the three terms: homogeneous, localized, and radicalized.

Homogeneous

A chemical substance is said to be homogeneous if the chemical composition is the same throughout. It means the substance must have the same states. For example, a mixture of undiluted orange juice forms a homogeneous solution once it is diluted in water. It means that there is perfect mixing to have a uniform liquid state.

Localized

The terminology is often applied to atoms or chemical structures, particularly metals and acids. For example, atoms have localized electrons in the orbitals. It means that the electron orbits in the region for 95 % of its time. Localized means belonging to one region. This applies to the religion.

Radical

The term applies to highly reactive atomic species, normally called ions. These elements seek electrons and are highly "reactive." The ions are called radicals in this sense.

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what keeps bread soft is the moisture retained in the crumb (the light spongy part that’s not crust). the reason the crust develops is the surface of the dough gets exposed to hot dry air during baking which browns the outer layer and seals it, preventing all the moisture from escaping the dough. longer exposure to air will also eventually cause your bread to lose flavor and become stale.

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sealing bread in a plastic bag had another effect: the moisture in the loaf will re-distribute into the crust and soften it, which is sometimes more pleasing in a sandwich - especially for children whose teeth might not yet be strong enough to tear through a hard crust. a homemade loaf of bread can be sealed in a bag overnight and the crust will become soft like store-bought sandwich bread.

these were novel changes in how bread was produced and sold, which led to the coining of the phrase “the greatest thing since sliced bread.”