FOOD PROCESSING
FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
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Question
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Spores that are formed by some bacteria
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Time taken for the bacteria to double in number
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Chemicals required for bacteria to multiply
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Poisons produced by some bacteria
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Detailed explanation-1: -Microbial toxins are toxins produced by microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. Microbial toxins promote infection and disease by directly damaging host tissues and by disabling the immune system. Some bacterial toxins, such as Botulinum neurotoxins, are the most potent natural toxins known.
Detailed explanation-2: -A harmful substance made by bacteria that can cause illness. Bacterial toxins can also be made in the laboratory and attached to monoclonal antibodies that bind to cancer cells. These toxins may help kill cancer cells without harming normal cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous (toxic) to humans. Toxins may also include some medicines that are helpful in small doses, but poisonous in large amounts. Most toxins that cause problems in humans come from germs such as bacteria.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bacterial toxins are virulence factors that manipulate host cell functions and take over the control of vital processes of living organisms to favor microbial infection.