FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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helpful only
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harmful only
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both helpful and harmful
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neither helpful or harmful
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Detailed explanation-1: -There is a close connection between microbes and humans. Experts believe that about half of all human DNA originated from viruses that infected and embedded their nucleic acid in our ancestors’ egg and sperm cells. Microbes occupy all of our body surfaces, including the skin, gut, and mucous membranes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Harmful Microorganisms examples: Escherichia coli O157:H7, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Streptococcus mutans, Salmonella enteric and Chlamydophila pneumonia. Useful Microorganisms include: Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Aspergillus oryzae, L. plantarum, Thiobacillus ferrooxidans and Corynebacteria.
Detailed explanation-3: -Microbes cause infectious diseases such as flu and measles. There is also strong evidence that microbes may contribute to many non–infectious chronic diseases such as some forms of cancer and coronary heart disease. Different diseases are caused by different types of micro-organisms.