Bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
Bacteria prefer to grow in food which is high in
A
Protein, vitamins and minerals
2
Q
What are 3 types of food bacteria like to grow in
A
Chicken, fish, milk
3
Q
What type of food can bacteria not multiply in
A
Dry food
4
Q
Bacteria needs … to grow
A
Moisture
5
Q
Bacteria like to be kept …
A
Warm
6
Q
What happens to bacteria in 64-100°C
A
They are destroyed
7
Q
What happens to bacteria in 5-63°C
A
Multiply rapidly!
8
Q
What happens to bacteria in 1-4°C (in the fridge)
A
Multiply slowly
9
Q
What happens to bacteria in -18°C (in the freezer)
A
Bacteria are dormant (meaning inactive, they are alive but not actively growing or multiplying)
