FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Question
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insects, chemical reactions, air, light are all agents for food spoilage
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The three major types of microorganisms which cause food spoilage are bacteria, yeasts and moulds.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chemical food spoilage occurs when different components in the food react with each other or with some added component which alter the food’s sensory characteristics. Examples of this include: oxidation; enzymatic browning; and nonenzymatic browning.
Detailed explanation-3: -Basically, oxygen can cause food spoilage in several ways. It can provide conditions that will enhance the growth of microorganisms; it can cause damage to foods with the help of enzymes; and it can cause oxidation.
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