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Microorganisms can contaminate the food we consume. There are two categories of microbes one is beneficial or neutral for human health and the other is a disease causing pathogen. When a disease causing microbe come in contact with the food, it may start growing on them for a while can be taken inside of body while we eat or drink the contaminated food. They can cause serious infection or food poisoning based on the type of pathogen that is contaminated. Clostridium botulinum is a pathogen which causes food poisoning by its toxin.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agothey can cause spoilage of food, can cause diseases like diarrhea and also cause food poisoning, one of the bacteria called clostridium botulinum is cause of food poisoning so canned foods are sterilized from these bacteria.
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∙ 9y agoOne of the major effects of micro organisms on food is that the cause spoilage. When humans consume the food that is spoilt, they may end up dying as a result of food poisoning.
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What is an auxanogram?
An auxanogram is a culture of microorganisms used in auxanography - the study of the effects of changes of environment in the growth of microorganisms.
What is the best statement about microorganisms?
They are kind and loving parents and they don't take up too much space.
Can microorganisms change the look of food?
no
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.
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.
What are other harmful effects of microorganisms to other organisms besides humans?
harm full effects of microorgaisms are 1)they cause some diseases eg:cold,feaver 2)they spoil food usefull efffects of microorganisms are 1)they help to produce curd 2)they help in certen food items
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
What is an auxanogram?
An auxanogram is a culture of microorganisms used in auxanography - the study of the effects of changes of environment in the growth of microorganisms.
What is the best statement about microorganisms?
They are kind and loving parents and they don't take up too much space.
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 do microorganisms create food and drink?
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.
What are the beneficial effects and the harmful effects of microorganisms on living things and their environment?
The harmful effects of microorganisms are-They cause too many dangerous diseasesThey spoil our food, making it poisonous for humans. E.g.-moldsThey spread pollution in water. E.g.-alagae. Algae stcks to water making it dirty.If too dangerous,they can also kill us.
