Why Does Swiss Cheese Have Holes In It?

Why Does Swiss Cheese Have Holes In It?

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Science, Biology

6th - 8th Grade

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The video explores the joy of cheese, focusing on Swiss cheese and its characteristic holes, known as 'eyes'. These holes are formed by carbon dioxide bubbles created by propionic bacteria during fermentation. The video also discusses the cheese grading system and the significant production of Swiss cheese in the US.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous point does the narrator make about cheese?

Cheese is a sign of a bad day.

Cheese should be avoided.

Cheese is only for special occasions.

Everything is better with cheese.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the holes in Swiss cheese called?

Bubbles

Gaps

Spots

Eyes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bacteria is responsible for the formation of holes in Swiss cheese?

Propionic bacterium

Lactobacillus

Escherichia coli

Streptococcus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were the holes in Swiss cheese originally perceived?

As a sign of quality

As a deformity

As a unique feature

As a marketing tool

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the range of the diameter of the eyes in Swiss cheese for it to be graded?

1 to 2 inches

3/8 to 13/16 inch

1/2 to 1 inch

1/4 to 1/2 inch