FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

Question 1

it is a change that renders food unfit
for human consumption.

Answer 1

food spoilage

Question 2

factors affecting food spoilage

Answer 2

light
oxygen
humidity
heat
temperature

Question 3

sometimes called crypto, is an apicomplexan genus of alveolates which are parasites that can cause a
respiratory and gastrointestinal
illness.

Answer 3

cryptosporidium

Question 4

an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.

Answer 4

cyclosporiasis

Question 5

is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV).

Answer 5

hepatitis virus

Question 6

Shigella infection (shigellosis) is an
intestinal infection caused by a
family of bacteria known as

Answer 6

shigella

Question 7

are bacteria that can cause illnesses in humans.

Answer 7

yersinia

Question 8

is the process of treating and handling food to stop or slow down food spoilage, loss of quality, edibility, or
nutritional value and thus allow for
longer food storage.

Answer 8

food preservation

Question 9

desirable importance of microorganism in food

Answer 9

food processing
food biopreservation
probiotics

Question 10

undesirable importance of microorganism in food

Answer 10

foodborne diseases
food spoilage