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Which factor influences the growth of yeast and molds in food?
Which factor influences the growth of yeast and molds in food?
What type of microorganisms are favored by a reducing environment in meat products?
What type of microorganisms are favored by a reducing environment in meat products?
What do allicin and polyphenols act as in inhibiting microbial growth?
What do allicin and polyphenols act as in inhibiting microbial growth?
What characteristic of modern shrink-wrap materials and vacuum technology helps prolong the shelf life of food?
What characteristic of modern shrink-wrap materials and vacuum technology helps prolong the shelf life of food?
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What type of food composition would likely result in the predominance of fungal growth without major odors?
What type of food composition would likely result in the predominance of fungal growth without major odors?
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What characteristic of temperature retards microbial growth in food?
What characteristic of temperature retards microbial growth in food?
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What is the primary factor that influences the growth of bacteria in food?
What is the primary factor that influences the growth of bacteria in food?
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What does a reduced water activity achieve in controlling microbial growth in food?
What does a reduced water activity achieve in controlling microbial growth in food?
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What type of microorganisms are favored by lower pH in food?
What type of microorganisms are favored by lower pH in food?
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What factor is critical for influencing microbial growth in food?
What factor is critical for influencing microbial growth in food?
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In a food with high protein and/or fats, what type of microorganisms are more likely to grow?
In a food with high protein and/or fats, what type of microorganisms are more likely to grow?
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What type of pH favors the growth of yeast and molds in food?
What type of pH favors the growth of yeast and molds in food?
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How can water activity be reduced to control microbial growth in food?
How can water activity be reduced to control microbial growth in food?
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What characteristic does a lower oxidation-reduction potential create for microbial growth in meat products?
What characteristic does a lower oxidation-reduction potential create for microbial growth in meat products?
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Which factor promotes the mixing and distribution of contaminating microorganisms throughout food like sausage and hamburger?
Which factor promotes the mixing and distribution of contaminating microorganisms throughout food like sausage and hamburger?
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How does the atmosphere in which food is stored affect microbial growth?
How does the atmosphere in which food is stored affect microbial growth?
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What type of foods have natural antimicrobial substances such as coumarins and lysozyme?
What type of foods have natural antimicrobial substances such as coumarins and lysozyme?
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What does putrefaction involve in the spoilage of food?
What does putrefaction involve in the spoilage of food?
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What type of microorganisms are favored by an alkaline pH in food?
What type of microorganisms are favored by an alkaline pH in food?
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How do lower temperatures affect microbial growth?
How do lower temperatures affect microbial growth?
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What does a low pH favor the growth of in food?
What does a low pH favor the growth of in food?
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What factor influences microbial growth in food composition?
What factor influences microbial growth in food composition?
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What does the presence and availability of water do in general to microbial growth?
What does the presence and availability of water do in general to microbial growth?
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What characteristic of meat products creates a reducing environment for microbial growth?
What characteristic of meat products creates a reducing environment for microbial growth?
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What type of microorganisms grow best in a media with high osmotic concentration?
What type of microorganisms grow best in a media with high osmotic concentration?
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What characteristic of modern shrink-wrap materials and vacuum technology helps prolong the shelf life of food?
What characteristic of modern shrink-wrap materials and vacuum technology helps prolong the shelf life of food?
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Which type of microorganisms are favored by lower pH in food?
Which type of microorganisms are favored by lower pH in food?
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What does the grinding and mixing of food do for microbial growth?
What does the grinding and mixing of food do for microbial growth?
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What do allicin and polyphenols act as in inhibiting microbial growth?
What do allicin and polyphenols act as in inhibiting microbial growth?
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What type of foods have natural antimicrobial substances like coumarins and lysozyme?
What type of foods have natural antimicrobial substances like coumarins and lysozyme?
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What type of microorganisms are favored by an alkaline pH in food?
What type of microorganisms are favored by an alkaline pH in food?
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What characteristic of temperature retards microbial growth in food?
What characteristic of temperature retards microbial growth in food?
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What is the focus of the conference presentation?
What is the focus of the conference presentation?
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In what context is 'Breakout questions' mentioned?
In what context is 'Breakout questions' mentioned?
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What aspect of microbiology is discussed from a soil scientist's perspective?
What aspect of microbiology is discussed from a soil scientist's perspective?
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What is the primary focus of the conference presentation on 28/05/20XX?
What is the primary focus of the conference presentation on 28/05/20XX?
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What concept is associated with the term 'residue decomposition'?
What concept is associated with the term 'residue decomposition'?
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From which perspective is the analysis of 'predation' likely to be discussed at the conference?
From which perspective is the analysis of 'predation' likely to be discussed at the conference?
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What aspect of microbiology is relevant to both aquatic and soil habitats?
What aspect of microbiology is relevant to both aquatic and soil habitats?
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Which concept is likely to be associated with 'pathogenesis' in the context of the conference?
Which concept is likely to be associated with 'pathogenesis' in the context of the conference?
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What is the main topic of the conference presentation on 8/05/20XX?
What is the main topic of the conference presentation on 8/05/20XX?
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What is the focus of 'Breakout questions' mentioned on 8/05/20XX?
What is the focus of 'Breakout questions' mentioned on 8/05/20XX?
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How has technology impacted our ability to communicate with each other?
How has technology impacted our ability to communicate with each other?
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What is the primary stimulus for the production of nod factors by Rhizobium during root nodule formation?
What is the primary stimulus for the production of nod factors by Rhizobium during root nodule formation?
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What describes the initial interaction between Rhizobium and the plant root during root nodule formation?
What describes the initial interaction between Rhizobium and the plant root during root nodule formation?
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What is the process that follows the production of nod factors by Rhizobium during root nodule formation?
What is the process that follows the production of nod factors by Rhizobium during root nodule formation?
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How has technology affected the quality of communication among individuals?
How has technology affected the quality of communication among individuals?
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What is the outcome of flavonoids released by plant roots during root nodule formation?
What is the outcome of flavonoids released by plant roots during root nodule formation?
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What is an example of mutualism discussed in the text?
What is an example of mutualism discussed in the text?
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What follows after the attachment of Rhizobium to the plant root hair during root nodule formation?
What follows after the attachment of Rhizobium to the plant root hair during root nodule formation?
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What is an example of a symbiotic relationship discussed in the text?
What is an example of a symbiotic relationship discussed in the text?
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In what way has technology influenced global connectivity?
In what way has technology influenced global connectivity?
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