AEST Agriculture Systems Certification-Food Science
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Agriculture Systems Certification-Food Science
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The growth of microorganisms in a food product is influenced
by - ANSWER-the availability of moisture.
acidity.
the availability of nutrients.
temperature.
The amount of moisture available in foods is designated by the
term - ANSWER-water activity
,Which of the following organisms can grow at a lower water
activity than most spoilage bacteria? - ANSWER-Staphylococcus
aureus.
Which of the following organisms may grow at pH 3.5? -
ANSWER-fungi AND lactic acid bacteria
Clostridium botulinum typically does not produce its toxin
under conditions that are - ANSWER-acid
Which of the following does NOT produce lactic acid? -
ANSWER-Escherichia
, Clostridium botulinum toxin is - ANSWER-an exotoxin AND heat-
sensitive.
Which strain of Escherichia coli may be involved in foodborne
infection? - ANSWER-O157:H7
The bacteria associated with hemolytic uremic syndrome is -
ANSWER-Escherichia coli O157:H7.
On which of the following foods can Staphylococcus aureus
multiply with little competition? - ANSWER-salty ham
Newest 2025/2026 /AEST
Agriculture Systems Certification-Food Science
Practice Exam With Complete Questions And
100% Correct Answers |Already Graded A+Newest
Versions!
The growth of microorganisms in a food product is influenced
by - ANSWER-the availability of moisture.
acidity.
the availability of nutrients.
temperature.
The amount of moisture available in foods is designated by the
term - ANSWER-water activity
,Which of the following organisms can grow at a lower water
activity than most spoilage bacteria? - ANSWER-Staphylococcus
aureus.
Which of the following organisms may grow at pH 3.5? -
ANSWER-fungi AND lactic acid bacteria
Clostridium botulinum typically does not produce its toxin
under conditions that are - ANSWER-acid
Which of the following does NOT produce lactic acid? -
ANSWER-Escherichia
, Clostridium botulinum toxin is - ANSWER-an exotoxin AND heat-
sensitive.
Which strain of Escherichia coli may be involved in foodborne
infection? - ANSWER-O157:H7
The bacteria associated with hemolytic uremic syndrome is -
ANSWER-Escherichia coli O157:H7.
On which of the following foods can Staphylococcus aureus
multiply with little competition? - ANSWER-salty ham
