Microbiology Quiz #9 - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
Microorganisms can produce a desired food product through this metabolic process (e.g Alcohol and Bread). Fermentation
78%
Kills pathogens and spoilage organisms, used for milk and other dairy products Pasteurization
78%
Microbes which grow optimally above 45C Thermophile
44%
Though which process does mould degrade food? Hydrolysis
33%
Live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host Probiotic
33%
Growth factors related to the food itself Intrinsic
22%
What year was food poisoning discovered? 900
11%
Growth factors related to the environment where food stored Extrinsic
11%
Disease causing microorganisms which can cause illness Pathogenic
11%
Microorganisms which cause a food to smell, taste and/or look unacceptable Spoilage
11%
Microbes which grow optimally from 20-40C Mesophile
0%
Use of shrink wrap and vacuum technologies to package food in controlled atmospheres Modified atmosphere packaging/MAP
0%
Microbes which grow from 1-20C Psychrophile
0%
Microbes which can grow below 4C but generally prefer warmer temperatures Psychrotrophic
0%
Proteolysis and anaerobic breakdown of proteins; foul smelling amine compounds Putrefaction
0%
Use of ionizing radiation (gamma radiation) to extend shelf life or sterilize meat, seafoods, fruits, and vegetables Radappertization
0%
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