Agricultural Inputs, Workers, and Antimicrobial Agents Quiz
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What is the definition of biopesticide?

  • Sludge and residue deposits obtained from sewage treatment plants.
  • Any incoming material used for primary production of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • A pesticide manufactured from biological sources. (correct)
  • A substance of natural, synthetic, or semi-synthetic origin that kills microorganisms.

    • What is the primary purpose of cleaning in the context of food safety?

  • To remove soil, dirt, and foreign matter. (correct)
  • To produce a product known as compost.
  • To cultivate fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • To inhibit the growth of microorganisms.

    • Which term refers to the use of insects, microorganisms, or microbial metabolites to control pests and plant pathogens?

  • Contamination.
  • Composting.
  • Biosolids.
  • Biological control. (correct)

    • What does the term 'composting' involve?

    <p>Subjecting organic materials to moisture, heat, and microorganisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'clean water' defined in the food safety context?

    <p>Water that does not pose risks to food safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of antimicrobial agents?

    <p>They kill or inhibit microorganism growth without harming the host.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a managed process that involves the breakdown of organic materials by microorganisms?

    <p>Composting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'contamination' mean in the food safety context?

    <p>'Contamination' refers to the introduction of a food safety hazard into produce or its surroundings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Agricultural worker' can be defined as someone involved in which activities?

    <p>Undertaking cultivation, harvesting, and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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