HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
State 3 conditions needed for micro-organisms to grow.
A
Warmth
B
oxygen
C
food - protein
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bacteria can live in hotter and colder temperatures than humans, but they do best in a warm, moist, protein-rich environment that is pH neutral or slightly acidic. There are exceptions, however. Some bacteria thrive in extreme heat or cold, while others can survive under highly acidic or extremely salty conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Physical aspects include temperature, pH, and osmotic pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -All microbes have a need for three things: carbon, energy, and electrons. There are specific terms associated with the source of each of these items, to help define organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pathogenic micro-organisms can cause infections or intoxications. Saprophytic micro-organism play a role in biodegradation and cause food spoilage. Cultured micro-organisms like probiotic bacteria are used in food processing. 26-Oct-2016

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