Question

1. what does fat tom stand for? explain six conditions that help bacteria grow and why each is significant.

f
a
t
t
o
m

1. name each of the \big nine\ food allergens?
2. an organism that gets nourishment and protection from another living organism that is known as a host is called a

a. parasite
b. fungi
c. bacteria
d. virus

1. a ______ can survive refrigerator and freezer temperatures and grow inside a persons intestines after they are eaten.

a. parasite
b. bacteria
c. virus
d. mold

Explanation:

1. FAT TOM: Food, Acid, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, Moisture. These are key for bacterial growth as they provide nutrients, affect pH, allow reproduction time, influence metabolic rates, enable respiration, and support cell - function.
2. "Big Nine" allergens: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.
3. An organism that gets nourishment and protection from a host is a parasite.
4. Parasites can survive cold temps and grow in intestines.

Answer:

1. F: Food - Source of nutrients. A: Acid - Affects pH for growth. T: Time - Allows reproduction. T: Temperature - Influences metabolism. O: Oxygen - Needed for some. M: Moisture - Essential for cell function.
2. Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame
3. a. Parasite
4. a. Parasite