All of the Following Statements Are True About Bacterial Contamination

question 28

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true about bacterial contamination of melons except

• A) canteloupes are often contaminated because their netted surfaces allow biofilms to form
• B) surface pasteurization kills 99.999% of Salmonella but affects the quality of the melon
• C) melons can be surface pasteurized
• D) about 5% of melons imported into the United States have biofilm layers of Salmonella

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Journalizing

Journalizing is the process of recording transactions in the accounting journals as part of the double-entry bookkeeping system.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to permanent accounts, ultimately resetting the temporary accounts for the new fiscal period.

Post-closing Trial Balance

A statement created after closing entries are made, listing all active accounts and their balances to ensure debits equal credits.

Asset Accounts

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