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Phytoplankton are microorganisms that live in the water and can photosynthesize, which are key to the marine food chain since they are at the bottom of the chain. Also, some microorganisms are filter organisms, which get their food by cleaning out junk from the water or air.
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Why do space programs hospitals and the food industry create controlled environments and control microorganisms?
Apparently to study the properties of certain microorganisms. they create artificial environments with controlled variables for them to know the reactions of these microorganisms to certain stimuli.
What Four factors which affect the growth of microorganisms?
Four factors which affect the growth of microorganisms are: temperature food source for microorganisms (ie. sugar, protein, fat) the amount of microorganisms introduced to the food source ph of the food source
Why is foodborne micro-organisms differ from food poisoning micro-organisms?
they reproduce more than food poisoning microorganisms. In food poisoning the microorganisms are spreadable but not in food borne microorganisms :) Hope his helps Janet
Can a stomach bug be caused by microorganisms?
Yes. Stomach bugs are caused by a bacterial or viral infection often resulting from ingesting contaminated food or drink.
What are the effects of micro-organisms on food?
Microorganisms help break down and decompose food. These microorganisms are what cause food to spoil and grow mold on it.
How do microorganisms in the food industry produce food?
fermentation
Why is it that dried food sample can contain lower numbers of microorganisms?
Why is it that dried food sample can contain lower numbers of microorganisms
What food has good microorganisms in it?
Curd
Can microorganisms change the look of food?
no
How can microorganisms be helpful to the individual?
because it lets humans see small things like cell and blood
What microorganisms are tested for in sterile processing?
Steril processing technicion microorganisms is used for food production.
What beneficial microorganisms introduced into this food gives it a unique flavor?
The beneficial microorganisms introduced into this food give it it's unique flavor would be cheese.
