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At what temperature will bacteria lay dormant on food in a freezer?
Food poisoning bacteria go dormant at and below freezing. All bacteria are dormant below -17ºC or 1.5ºF
Freezing food the action of bacteria?
Freezing food slows or stops the action of bacteria
What is the bacteria at this temperature D not able to multiply?
dormant
What is a dormant bacteria called?
an endospore
Are bacteria killed by freezing?
Yes, bacteria can survive freezing temperatures. Freezing isn't a sure-fire way to kill the bacterial population in the food. The only thing freezing will do is halt the multiplication of bacteria however thawing will resume the process.
At what temperature will bacteria lay dormant on food in a freezer?
Food poisoning bacteria go dormant at and below freezing. All bacteria are dormant below -17ºC or 1.5ºF
What temperature does bacteria thrive in food tech?
Any temperature less than around 60 °C for most bacteria. However, there are bacteria in food that can survive past 100 °C. Freezing does not significantly kill bacteria, but puts it into a dormant stage, where they can no longer thrive and reproduce.
Freezing food the action of bacteria?
Freezing food slows or stops the action of bacteria
What is the bacteria at this temperature D not able to multiply?
dormant
What is a dormant bacteria called?
an endospore
Do cockroaches go dormant?
There are many species of cockroach that have a dormant period during the winter. When the temperature at night drops below freezing, most cockroaches go dormant and will die after a week.
Are bacteria killed by freezing?
Yes, bacteria can survive freezing temperatures. Freezing isn't a sure-fire way to kill the bacterial population in the food. The only thing freezing will do is halt the multiplication of bacteria however thawing will resume the process.
What is the Protective resting stage of the bacteria?
The resting period of bacteria is called the dormant period
What do bacteria form in order to remain dormant for years?
An endospore
At what temperature do fleas go dormant?
The eggs, larva, and pupa go dormant at temperatures below freezing. The adults die at these temperatures.
Do bacteria lay dormant at 5 degrees or less?
Yes, in general.
Does freezing kill pneumonia bacteria?
Freezing does kill the bacteria because it freezes the cell movement. Bacteria has to maintain in movement to stay alive. Also when it freezes, it shatters easily. This kills the bacteria almost immediately.
