Food Preservation and Microorganisms

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Questions and Answers

What is a primary cause of food poisoning?

  • Improper storage temperatures
  • Excessive cooking
  • Exposure to light during storage
  • Consumption of spoiled food (correct)

Which of the following results from microorganisms on food?

  • Natural fermentation
  • Production of toxic substances (correct)
  • Enhanced nutritional value
  • Increased shelf life

What is an essential measure to prevent food poisoning?

  • Storing food in airtight containers
  • Preserving food properly (correct)
  • Allowing food to cool to room temperature
  • Regularly checking food for expiration dates

What can food poisoning potentially cause?

<p>Serious illness and death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to preserve food?

<p>To prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Food Poisoning Overview

  • Food poisoning arises from consuming food contaminated by microorganisms.
  • Microorganisms can produce toxic substances which render food poisonous.

Causes of Food Poisoning

  • Growth of harmful microorganisms leads to food spoilage.
  • Toxic substances created by these microorganisms can lead to serious health issues, including severe illness and death.

Food Preservation Importance

  • Preserving food is crucial to prevent spoilage and subsequent food poisoning.
  • Effective food preservation methods can inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms and their toxins.

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