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What conditions allow microorganisms to multiply in food? Give reason for your answer.

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Given the right conditions such as warmth, moisture and time, bacteria can easily grow on food and multiply very quickly. Hence, food that is not properly stored or throughly cooked can cause food borne illnesses.
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  7. Microorganisms are both a boon and a bane to the food industry. Do you...

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  8. Write a short paragraph on the harms caused by microorganisms.

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  9. Write few points on the usefulness of microorganisms in our lines.

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  10. Explain how are microorganisms used in the food industry?

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  12. Discuss how can microorganisms be helpful to humans?

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  16. Explain how does vaccine work?

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  17. State any four beneficial effects of bacteria.

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