chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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define parasites
A
single or multi cellular organisms.. survive on a living creature.. don’t grow in food but can be passed to people through food
2
Q
define fungi
A
micro organisms like yeasts and moulds…… yeast food smells like alcohol pinkish colour slime
3
Q
define bacteria
A
are most concern.. are everywhere
4
Q
what are the high risk populations
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childen, elderly. pregnant women.. have weakened immune systems
5
Q
what are the two ways bacteria can make you sick
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bacterial infection and bacterial intoxication
6
Q
what are the 6 things needed for bacteria to grow
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food.. acidity vs alkalinity..time..temperature..oxygen..moisture
7
Q
in the right conditions bacteria can divide and grow every 2o minutes
A
true
