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storky111

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on: Aug 2, 2018
Which factors affect the growth of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why do foods have a shelf life?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The growth of aerobic bacteria is slowed by removing oxygen.
Providing oxygen limits the growth of anaerobic organisms.

Answer to Question 2

Foods are given a shelf life to determine the time limit on their usefulness, or the point at which they deteriorate to an unacceptable level of quality.


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