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microorganisms which cause most food-borne illness are:
possible answers:
a) yeasts
b) parasites
c) bacteria
d) viruses
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Explanation:

Bacteria are the most common cause of food-borne illnesses, with examples like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria frequently linked to food contamination incidents. Yeasts, parasites, and viruses contribute far less to overall food-borne illness cases compared to bacteria.

Answer:

C) Bacteria