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Quick questions on Food spoilage and food poisoning: N(A)-Level Nutrition and Food Science

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What is the four conditions bacteria need to grow?
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Harmful bacteria multiply quickly when they have:
What is the temperature danger zone?
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The danger zone is the temperature range in which bacteria multiply most quickly, roughly 5C5\,^\circ\text{C} to 60C60\,^\circ\text{C}. To stay safe:
What is q1?
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State the four conditions that harmful bacteria need to grow. [4 marks]
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Explain what is meant by the temperature danger zone. [2 marks]
What is q3?
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Give one reason food poisoning can be more dangerous than spoilage. [1 mark]

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