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Why is it important to seal a container when growing bacteria?
A container that has growing bacteria must be closed and/or sealed to prevent contamination by other bacteria.
Do hot spices prevent the absorption of bacteria from food?
No, hot spices will not prevent absorption of bacteria from food, nor will it prevent bacteria from growing on the food.
How can you prevent bacteria from growing on living things?
by killing them, or by creating a surface that is undesirable for the bacteria.
What happens when perishable food is not refrigerated?
Food may be easily spoiled by growing bacteria in room temperature. Food refrigeration is important to prevent bacteria from growing.
What happen to the bacteria when food is cooked and when food is chilled?
Cooking kills bacteria but not the toxins the bacteria made while growing. Refrigeration does prevent most bacteria but not listeria which can grow in a refrigerator. Botulism is a toxin that does not go away with boiling or cooking.
What is the bacteria growing in your tomato paste?
the bacteria growing in tomato paste is microbe
Why doesn't Hawaiian punch require refrigeration on the label?
Yes, Hawaiian Punch should be refrigerated after opening to prevent bacteria from growing.
Why do we close the petri dish when growing bacteria?
We close the petri dish when growing bacteria to prevent contamination from external microorganisms, which could skew results and compromise the experiment. Additionally, sealing the dish helps maintain a controlled environment, preserving moisture and nutrients necessary for bacterial growth. This also minimizes the risk of exposure to the bacteria for safety reasons.
How do you prepare fermentation?
You must make a saline solution and fully submerse the item you are fermenting. Everything must be sterilized beforehand to prevent bad bacteria from growing.
What is a Bacteria growing gel?
agar
I am growing bacteria and there's this white fuzzy stuff on top of it. Is that bacteria too or is it something else?
The white fuzzy stuff on top of your bacteria culture is likely mold. Mold can grow on top of bacteria cultures due to contamination. It's important to discard the culture to prevent further contamination and start a new culture.
How long does it take an onion to start growing bacteria?
It takes less than 72 hours for an onion to start growing bacteria.
