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Which term best describes the unintentional introduction of microorganisms into food, leading to its spoilage or potential harm to consumers?
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1. Introduction to Microbiology
Introduction to Microbiology
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Which of the following is an effective way to determine illness in an animal in the context of microbiology?
A
Taking and examining a blood sample for microbial pathogens
B
Providing antibiotics without diagnosis
C
Measuring the animal's weight only
D
Observing the animal's behavior without laboratory tests
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Understand that determining illness in an animal microbiologically involves identifying the presence of microbial pathogens causing the disease.
Recognize that simply observing behavior or measuring weight does not provide direct evidence of microbial infection, as these are nonspecific signs.
Know that administering antibiotics without diagnosis can lead to ineffective treatment and antibiotic resistance, so it is not a reliable method for determining illness.
Focus on the method that involves collecting biological samples, such as blood, and examining them in the laboratory to detect microbial pathogens directly.
Conclude that taking and examining a blood sample for microbial pathogens is the effective way to determine illness because it provides specific, laboratory-based evidence of infection.
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