Food Microbiology Finals Quiz

Metabolic process that causes foods to be undesirable or unacceptable for human consumption due to changes in sensory characteristics.

When the cells of fruits and vegetables such as apples, potatoes, bananas and avocado are cut and exposed to the air, enzymes present in the cells bring about a chemical reaction in which colorless compounds are converted into brown-colored compounds.

Infectious disease-causing agents which are the normal protein of a brain that gets misfolded that lacks genome resulting in a pathological, infectious conformation.

What does pH means?

Anyone who touches or handles food, and this includes people who process, transport, prepare, cook and serve food.

Transfer of microorganisms from one surface to another..

Caused by consuming food contaminated by bacteria and/or their toxins, parasites, viruses, chemicals, or other agents.

Common symptoms of Foodborne Illness

• Headache

• Abdominal pain

• Diarrhea

• Tiredness

Common Symptoms of Foodborne illnes

• Chills and Sweating

• Dizzines

• Fever

• Headache

Groups with increased risk for foodborne illness

• Pregnant

• Athletes

• Infants and Young Children

• Scientist