Question

pathogenic bacteria prefer what type of food to multiply?
non - hazardous food
potentially hazardous/high - risk food
clean food

Explanation:

Pathogenic bacteria thrive in environments that support their growth. Potentially hazardous/high - risk food often has the right combination of nutrients (such as proteins, carbohydrates), moisture levels, and pH ranges (moderate pH) that are conducive to bacterial multiplication. Non - hazardous food may lack these favorable conditions (e.g., low - moisture, preserved with substances that inhibit bacteria), and clean food implies it is free from contaminants that would allow bacteria to grow.

Answer:

Potentially hazardous/high - risk food