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geoffrey

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The term ___________________ __ refers to microbes that are responsible for much of the decay and spoilage of the plant and animal tissue in foods.
 
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Extremely small organisms known as ___________________ __ are a major cause of food spoilage.
 
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Answer to Question 1

bacteria

Answer to Question 2

microbes




geoffrey

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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Excellent


hollysheppard095

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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