FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Question
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Micro-organisms can grow in suitable conditions such as ____ (can be more than one answer)
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warm
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flown air
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moist
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suitable acidic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In order to grow successfully, microorganisms must have a supply of water as well as numerous other substances including mineral elements, growth factors, and gas, such as oxygen. Virtually all chemical substances in microorganisms contain carbon in some form, whether they be proteins, fats, carbohydrates, or lipids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bacteria do not grow well in acidic conditions, which is why it is important to properly store low-acid foods (many vegetables, fruits, grains, etc.).
Detailed explanation-3: -Microbes typically live over a range of 3–4 pH units and are described as acidophiles, neutrophiles, and alkaliphiles, depending on the optimal pH for growth.
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