Why are endospores so dangerous to food production? What will be an ideal response?
Endospores are capable of withstanding drying, boiling and radiation. These are the primary
mechanisms by which the food industry sterilizes its products. As a result, the survival of endospores
in food products is a constant danger.
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A. soil insects. B. nematode worms in the soil. C. other plants. D. filamentous algae. E. mycorrhizal fungi in the soil.
Briefly describe how ATP acts as an energy carrier in cells
What will be an ideal response?
Cholera enterotoxin causes ________, which is the primary way infected individuals die from the disease
a. extremely high fever b. diarrhea and dehydration c. hemolysis of the intestinal tract cells d. sepsis
Epigenetic modifications affect the nucleotide sequence of the DNA
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false