You left a carton of orange juice on your counter for 3 days. When you taste it, it is very bubbly (as though it was carbonated), and it tastes more bitter than usual. (Note: acids taste bitter). What do you think could have happened? (Note: you can’t just say that bacteria grew—you must explain how the growth of the bacteria resulted in the changes in the orange juice.) Based on what you now know about the presence of bacteria on chicken and beef, why is it a good idea to use separate chopping boards for meat and for vegetables?

You left a carton of orange juice on your counter for 3 days. When you taste it, it is very bubbly (as though it was carbonated), and it tastes more bitter than usual. (Note: acids taste bitter). What do you think could have happened? (Note: you can’t just say that bacteria grew—you must explain how the growth of the bacteria resulted in the changes in the orange juice.) Based on what you now know about the presence of bacteria on chicken and beef, why is it a good idea to use separate chopping boards for meat and for vegetables?

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter5: Structure And Function Of Plasma Membranes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1VCQ: Figure 5.12 A doctor injects a patient with what the doctor thinks is an isotonic saline solution....

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