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Which of the following causes food poisoning ?

  1. Aspergillus

  2. Rhizopus

  3. Xanthomaonas

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The symptoms of food poisoning arise due to the presence of bacteria or other microbes in food and due to the ingestion of toxins contained in food. Some bacteria like Clostridium and Staphylococci and fungi like Aspergillus cause food poisoning.

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Food poisoning could be due to the consumption of ________

  1. Spicy food

  2. Food spoilt by some microorganisms

  3. Heavy diet

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Microbes can make the food poisonous causing serious illness and even death. So, it is very important that we preserve food to prevent it from being spoilt. Microorganisms that grow on our food sometimes produce toxic substances.

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Which of the following bacteria can cause food poisoning?


a) Clostridium
b) Staphylococci
c) Aspergillus

  1. a, b

  2. a, c

  3. b, c

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The symptoms arise due to the presence of bacteria or other microbes in good due to ingestion of toxins contained in food. Some bacteria like Clostridium and Staphylococci and fungi like Aspergillus cause food poisoning.

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Which of the following is symptom of food poisoning?


a) Vomiting b) Nausea c) Dehydration d) Headache

  1. a, b, c

  2. a, b, d

  3. a, c, d

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Symptoms of food poisoning are vomiting, nausea, severe pain in abdominal region, diarrhoea and dehydration. It may also cause weakness, fatigue and damage to the nervous system.

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Disease resulting from the consumption of contaminated food is ________________.

  1. Food adulteration

  2. Food poisoning

  3. Rancidity

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Food poisoning as the name suggests is a disease that results from the consumption of contaminated food. Food adulteration means the presence of unwanted materials in the food item which alters the quality of food whereas rancidity means degradation of oil and fats present in the food item.

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Chemical preservatives are used for

  1. Preserve jams jellies

  2. Pickles

  3. Ketchups

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chemical preservatives like sodium benzoate or potassium sorbate are commonly used across a variety of processed foods, including jams, jellies, pickles, and ketchups, to extend shelf life.

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Mark the incorrect statement

  1. Food poisoning could be due to the consumption of food spoilt by some microorganisms.

  2. Microorganims that grow on out food sometimes produce toxic substances.

  3. Insect make the food poisonous causing serious illness and even death.

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It is very important that we preserve food to prevent it from being spoilt. Microbes can make the food poisonous causing serious illness and even death.

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A boy was invited by his friend to a party and he ate a variety of foodstuff. On reaching home he started vomiting. He had to be taken to a hospital. The doctor said that this condition could be due to ________

  1. Empty stomach

  2. Food poisoning

  3. Due to weak stomach movement

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Since he ate variety of foodstuffs,the condition could be due to food poisoning.Food poisoning could be due to the consumption of food spoilt by some microorganisms. Microorganisms that grow on our food sometimes produce toxic substances.

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Mark the correct statement:


a) Food must be properly stored to prevent food poisoning.
b) Food poisoning can occur when food is left unrefrigerated for longer period of time.
c) Mishandling of food can also cause food poisoning.

  1. a, b

  2. b, c

  3. a, c

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Food must be properly stored to prevent food poisoning. Food poisoning can occur when food is left unrefrigerated for longer period of time. Mishandling of food can also cause food poisoning.