cross-contamination
Essentially, Yes.
True
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
they reproduce more than food poisoning microorganisms. In food poisoning the microorganisms are spreadable but not in food borne microorganisms :) Hope his helps Janet
Microorganisms help break down and decompose food. These microorganisms are what cause food to spoil and grow mold on it.
fermentation
Why is it that dried food sample can contain lower numbers of microorganisms
Curd
no
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.
A digestive enzyme in saliva called amylase starts to break down carbohydrates in food while they are still in the mouth. Another enzyme saliva enzyme called lysozyme kills microorganisms (bacteria) in the mouth.
Steril processing technicion microorganisms is used for food production.