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Food microbiology

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the source of Natto

a)

Cabbage

b)

Soyabean

c)

Milk

d)

Radish

2.

Production of Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) creates

a)

Foul smell

b)

Good flavour

c)

Rotten fish smell

d)

Rotten egg smell

3.

The growth of Serratia can be identified by

a)

Blue discoloration

b)

Red/ pink discoloration

c)

Black discoloration

d)

Green discoloration

4.

The microorganisms that are able to survive below 15 °C are termed as

a)

Halophiles

b)

Mesophiles

c)

Psychrophile

d)

Thermophile

5.

Which of the following are fermented products of cabbage

a)

Kimchi

b)

Miso

c)

Natto

d)

Sauerkraut

6.

What is Moromi?

a)

Brine + Koji

b)

Salted sauerkraut

c)

Salted Radish

d)

None of the above

7.

The process of converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide by yeast is known as

a)

Aerobic respiration

b)

Fermentation

c)

Anaerobic respiration

d)

Glycolysis

8.

Which microorganism is most commonly associated with the spoilage of raw meat?

a)

Pseudomonas

b)

E.coli

c)

Bacillus

d)

Saccharomyces

9.

Which of the following is a common indicator that milk has spoiled?

a)

Sweet smell

b)

Thickening or curdling

c)

Clear liquid separation

d)

Bright white color

10.

Which gas is commonly produced during the spoilage of fruits, leading to the ripening and eventual spoilage of nearby fruits?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Ethylene

d)

Carbon dioxide