Bacteria and other enemies

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What are the conditions bacteria require for multiplication?

Moisture, temperature, time, toxins

Name 3 different types of microbiological hazards:

Parasites, tapeworms, moulds

Which type of bacteria cause food to perish and become unfit?

Pathogens

What is a toxin?

<p>A poisonous substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for some bacteria to increase from 1,000 to 1,000,000+?

<p>2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should high-risk foods be stored?

<p>Fridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to most food poisoning bacteria at temperatures below 5°c?

<p>They slow down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to all bacteria in frozen food?

<p>They freeze</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a spore?

<p>A resting phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Bacterial multiplication conditions?

Moisture, temperature, time, and toxins.

Types of microbiological hazards?

Parasites, tapeworms, and molds.

Bacteria causing food spoilage?

Pathogens

What is a toxin?

A poisonous substance.

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Bacterial growth time?

Approximately 2 hours.

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High-risk food storage?

In the fridge.

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Bacteria below 5°c?

They slow down their growth.

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Bacteria in frozen food?

They become dormant.

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What is a spore?

A dormant, resting cell state.

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