The Invisible World of Microorganisms · Life Science

Pathogens and Food Preservation

Exploring the spread of communicable diseases and the science of preventing microbial growth in food.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we know which diseases are spread through air versus biological carriers?
  2. 2What causes salt and sugar to act as effective preservatives against bacteria?
  3. 3What would happen if a pathogen developed resistance to all known antibiotics?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Microorganisms: Friend and Foe - Class 8
Class: Class 8
Subject: Science (EVS K-5)
Unit: The Invisible World of Microorganisms
Period: Life Science

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