After Using Jelly on a Sandwich, You Close the Jar

question 60

Multiple Choice

After using jelly on a sandwich, you close the jar and place it on a room temperature shelf instead of in the refrigerator. When you open the jar several weeks later, you notice microbial growth on the surface. What type of organism is likely to grow in this environment?

• A) Virus
• B) Bacteria
• C) Protozoa
• D) Fungus

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