FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is a true statement about bacteria?
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Bacteria exist in only a few environments on earth
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Bacteria can grow to extremely large sizes
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Most bacteria are harmful to humans
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Bacteria can be both harmful and helpful to humans
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Beneficial, harmful, and opportunistic bacteria Representative examples are bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria. In contrast, bad bacteria have adverse effects on the body. Representative examples include Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus, and Escherichia coli (E. coli; toxic strain).
Detailed explanation-2: -Not all bacteria are harmful, and some bacteria that live in your body are helpful.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Bacteria grow fastest when they are warm’
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