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What role does the bacterial capsule play?
What role does the bacterial capsule play?
- Prevents the bacterium from drying out
- Serves as a virulence factor
- Mediates adherence of cells to surfaces
- All of the above (correct)
What is the function of flagella in bacteria?
What is the function of flagella in bacteria?
- Help in biofilm formation
- Contain genetic information
- Protect against antimicrobial agents
- Serve as propellers for movement (correct)
Which structure contains the bacterium's genetic information?
Which structure contains the bacterium's genetic information?
- Flagella
- Cell wall
- Chromosome (correct)
- Cytoplasm
Which component forms the outer layer of the bacterial cell envelope?
Which component forms the outer layer of the bacterial cell envelope?
What is the main function of the cytoplasm in bacteria?
What is the main function of the cytoplasm in bacteria?
Which structural component is crucial for genetic fingerprinting in bacteria?
Which structural component is crucial for genetic fingerprinting in bacteria?
What is the primary focus of food microbiology?
What is the primary focus of food microbiology?
Which microorganism is the most abundant in nature according to the text?
Which microorganism is the most abundant in nature according to the text?
Why are pathogens in food products a major concern?
Why are pathogens in food products a major concern?
How do bacterial cells reproduce under favorable conditions?
How do bacterial cells reproduce under favorable conditions?
What defines food microbiology as a science?
What defines food microbiology as a science?
What is the primary atmospheric gas used to control microorganisms in foods?
What is the primary atmospheric gas used to control microorganisms in foods?
What is the generation time of bacterial cells mentioned in the text?
What is the generation time of bacterial cells mentioned in the text?
What are some substances produced by foodborne organisms that can inhibit or kill other microorganisms?
What are some substances produced by foodborne organisms that can inhibit or kill other microorganisms?
What is the phenomenon called when one microorganism inhibits or destroys another nonspecifically in the same environment?
What is the phenomenon called when one microorganism inhibits or destroys another nonspecifically in the same environment?
What role does relative humidity play in food storage environments?
What role does relative humidity play in food storage environments?
In modified-atmosphere packaging of foods, what gas can be used effectively due to its ability to control microorganisms?
In modified-atmosphere packaging of foods, what gas can be used effectively due to its ability to control microorganisms?
From a regulatory perspective, what is identified as the main source of food contamination in meat and poultry?
From a regulatory perspective, what is identified as the main source of food contamination in meat and poultry?
Which of the following is a source of bacterial contamination for food handlers?
Which of the following is a source of bacterial contamination for food handlers?
Which bacterial genus mentioned in the text can survive in the environment?
Which bacterial genus mentioned in the text can survive in the environment?
What is a common location where bacteria may contaminate food utensils during slaughter and processing operations?
What is a common location where bacteria may contaminate food utensils during slaughter and processing operations?
What contributes significantly to the contamination of vegetables and fruits?
What contributes significantly to the contamination of vegetables and fruits?
Which factor plays a major role in the transfer of pathogenic agents between countries according to the text?
Which factor plays a major role in the transfer of pathogenic agents between countries according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible source of bacterial contamination in food products?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible source of bacterial contamination in food products?
What poses a risk of introducing pathogens to a country, as mentioned in the text?
What poses a risk of introducing pathogens to a country, as mentioned in the text?
What is a known source of Listeria monocytogenes to dairy and meat animals according to the text?
What is a known source of Listeria monocytogenes to dairy and meat animals according to the text?
Which of the following organisms is NOT listed as a notable pathogen found in the intestinal biota according to the text?
Which of the following organisms is NOT listed as a notable pathogen found in the intestinal biota according to the text?
What is identified as a primary source for E.coli, Salmonella, and Listeria in the text?
What is identified as a primary source for E.coli, Salmonella, and Listeria in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of bacteria found in soil and water that may contaminate food?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of bacteria found in soil and water that may contaminate food?
Where are salmonellae carried to poultry and other farm animals from?
Where are salmonellae carried to poultry and other farm animals from?
