Question

1. ideal conditions for bacterial growth include:

cold temperature, moisture, oxygen
time, warmth, darkness
food, cold temperature, oxygen
oxygen, cold temperature, sunlight

1. hand washing with plain soap for 20 - 30 seconds followed by proper hand drying is an effective technique for preventing cross - contamination during food preparation.

true
false

1. a home should have different cutting boards for meats and raw vegetables.

true
false

Explanation:

1. Bacteria generally grow well in warm temperatures, with access to food, moisture and oxygen. Cold temperatures inhibit their growth.
2. Hand - washing with soap for 20 - 30 seconds and proper drying removes bacteria and other contaminants, preventing cross - contamination during food preparation.
3. Using different cutting boards for meats and raw vegetables prevents cross - contamination of bacteria from raw meat to vegetables.

Answer:

1. None of the above options are correct as ideal conditions are warmth, food, moisture and oxygen. But if we consider the closest wrong - answer structure, none match perfectly.
2. True
3. True