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Which microbe is primarily responsible for the spoilage of food? (2019)
Which microbe is primarily responsible for the spoilage of food? (2019)
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Which microbe is primarily responsible for the spoilage of food? (2019)
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Both bacteria and fungi can cause food spoilage through their metabolic activities.
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Q: Which microbe is primarily responsible for the spoilage of food? (2019)
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Both bacteria and fungi can cause food spoilage through their metabolic activities.
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Step 1: Understand that food spoilage is when food becomes unsafe or unappetizing to eat.
Step 2: Identify that microbes, which are tiny living organisms, can cause food spoilage.
Step 3: Recognize that there are two main types of microbes involved: bacteria and fungi.
Step 4: Learn that bacteria can multiply quickly in food, producing substances that make it spoil.
Step 5: Understand that fungi, such as molds and yeasts, can also grow on food and lead to spoilage.
Step 6: Conclude that both bacteria and fungi are primarily responsible for food spoilage.
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