Causes of Food Spoilage
Students will investigate why food rots, focusing on the role of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi.
Key Questions
- Explain what specific conditions allow fungus to grow on a slice of bread.
- Analyze the role of bacteria in the spoilage of milk.
- Predict how temperature affects the rate at which food spoils.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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