The Rate of Contaminant Microbial Growth During the Exponential Phase

question 36

Multiple Choice

The rate of contaminant microbial growth during the exponential phase in food depends on

• A) temperature.
• B) the nutrient value of the food.
• C) water content.
• D) temperature, nutrient value, and water content.

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Definitions:

Germination

The process by which a plant grows from a seed.

Fertilization

The union of a sperm cell with an egg cell, leading to the formation of a zygote and the initiation of embryonic development.

Pollination

The process of transferring pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, resulting in the fertilization and production of seeds.

Seed

A seed is the reproductive unit of a flowering plant, encapsulating an embryo and nutrients for germination, potentially growing into a new plant.