FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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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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Detailed explanation-1: -Of the millions of types of microbes on the planet, pathogenic microbes make up only a very tiny fraction. Pathogens can make us sick. These pathogenic bacteria, virus, and other microorganisms cause infections or make toxins that harm our bodies.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many disease-causing bacteria produce toxins-powerful chemicals that damage cells and make you ill. Other bacteria can directly invade and damage tissues. Some infections caused by bacteria include: Strep throat.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer for this question is D. It is not true that all organisms cause disease in humans.
Detailed explanation-4: -Are all microorganisms harmful? Generally, most microbes are benign and do not cause any diseases. However, some microbes that are parasitic in nature can be harmful to their hosts.