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What is the primary role of microorganisms in bread making?
What is the primary role of microorganisms in bread making?
- Leavening the dough (correct)
- Reducing the shelf life of the bread
- Neutralizing the acidity of the dough
- Causing spoilage in the dough
In food poisoning, what is the difference between food infection and food intoxication?
In food poisoning, what is the difference between food infection and food intoxication?
- Food infection results from consuming toxins in food, while food intoxication involves live microorganisms causing infection.
- Food infection occurs due to the presence of exotoxins, while food intoxication is due to endotoxins.
- Food infection causes abdominal distress, while food intoxication leads to neurological symptoms.
- Food infection involves ingestion of live microorganisms, while food intoxication is caused by chemical contaminants. (correct)
What is the primary function of fungi and LAB in cheese production?
What is the primary function of fungi and LAB in cheese production?
- Causing an increase in the pH of the cheese
- Providing character texture, flavor, and aroma (correct)
- Accelerating the spoilage of cheese
- Preventing the growth of other microorganisms in cheese
What is the main reason for preventing food poisoning in water treatment processes?
What is the main reason for preventing food poisoning in water treatment processes?
Which of the following is an example of a microbial application in the textile industry?
Which of the following is an example of a microbial application in the textile industry?
Which industry utilizes Saccharomyces to produce ethanol as a gasoline additive?
Which industry utilizes Saccharomyces to produce ethanol as a gasoline additive?
What are the examples of biomedical products derived from microbial biosynthesis mentioned in the text?
What are the examples of biomedical products derived from microbial biosynthesis mentioned in the text?
What is the first stage in the multi-stage water treatment process?
What is the first stage in the multi-stage water treatment process?
Which stage in the wastewater treatment process involves biodegradation?
Which stage in the wastewater treatment process involves biodegradation?
Before reaching municipal pipeline systems, raw water undergoes which of the following processes?
Before reaching municipal pipeline systems, raw water undergoes which of the following processes?
