Lose a Million Bacteria: The Game Game #1
1. Pathogens that were not previously known to cause human illness are called:
 checkbox a) Energetic

checkbox b) Egyptian

checkbox c) Emerging

checkbox d) Elemental

2. Botulism is most commonly caused when this home activity is done improperly:
 checkbox a) Canning

checkbox b) Baking

checkbox c) Grilling

checkbox d) Vacuuming

3. This bacterium is the leading cause of diarrhea in the U.S., resulting in up to 6 million illnesses each year.
 checkbox a) Lactobacillus

checkbox b) Campylobacter jejuni

checkbox c) E. coli O157:H7

checkbox d) Vibrio cholerae

4. What mathematical value is used to calculate the reduction of bacteria in order to make food safe?
 checkbox a) Quotient

checkbox b) Square Root

checkbox c) Radius

checkbox d) Logarithm


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