Question 1

The most abundant genetically modified food crops in the U.S.are herbicide-tolerant corn and soybeans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Any organism in which the DNA has been altered using recombinant DNA technology is considered a genetically modified organism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a species of bacteria responsible for the greatest number of deaths from foodborne illness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Staphylococcus aureus
B)   Toxoplasma gondii
C)   E. coli
D)   SalmonellaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Organically grown foods are just as likely to be contaminated with pesticide residues as conventionally grown foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Potatoes that have turned green likely contain the toxin

Accepted Answer

A)   botulism.
B)   ciguatoxin.
C)   aflatoxin.
D)   solanine.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The accumulation of high levels of mercury in large predatory fish is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)   biomagnification.
B)   genetic modification.
C)   irradiation.
D)   food additives.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Refrigerating or freezing foods will kill most or all bacteria present in the food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The FDA requires that foods labeled "All natural" be produced without partially hydrogenated oils,added sugars,or GMOs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following food preservation methods limits spoilage by drawing water out of foods,making them inhospitable to bacterial growth?

Accepted Answer

A)   canning
B)   salting
C)   irradiation
D)   coolingE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following falls within the "danger zone" of foodborne illnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)   chicken thawing inside a properly functioning refrigerator
B)   a frozen turkey thawing at room temperature
C)   meat cooking on a hot outdoor grill
D)   soup simmering in a slow cooker set at low (200°F) E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Explain what you are buying when you buy certified organic foods.

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When you buy certified organic foods, yo...

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for reducing exposure to growth hormones and antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A)   eating vegetarian and vegan meals more often
B)   eating free-range meat from animals not fed hormones or antibiotics
C)   switching from ground beef to ground pork
D)   choosing organic eggs, milk, yogurt, and cheeseE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Preservatives and colorings are derived from both natural and synthetic sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Microorganisms that benefit from and harm their hosts are called

Accepted Answer

A)   fungi.
B)   toxins.
C)   parasites.
D)   prions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT required for certification as a USDA-certified organic farm?

Accepted Answer

A)   inspection by a government-approved certifier
B)   complete avoidance of all pesticides
C)   avoidance of growth hormones and GMOs
D)   farming practices that conserve soil and waterE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The overuse of pesticides has led to the development of so-called "superbugs."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following would NOT help reduce exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   reducing consumption of canned foods
B)   using plastics marked with recycling codes 3 or 7 when microwaving foods
C)   avoiding use of scratched plastic containers
D)   using stainless steel containers for storing food and beveragesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Why is rBGH injected into dairy cows?

Accepted Answer

A)   to prevent the growth of microbes in the cows' milk
B)   to improve the nutritional quality of the cows' milk
C)   to strengthen the cows' immune systems
D)   to increase milk production without increasing feedE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Identify and explain two reasons that foodborne illness is of increasingly critical concern in the United States.

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There are two main reasons why foodborne...

Question 20

Mycotoxins are most commonly found in

Accepted Answer

A)   undercooked hamburgers.
B)   soft cheeses.
C)   grains.
D)   canned tomatoes.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Food Safety and Technology: Protecting Our Food

The accumulation of high levels of mercury in large predatory fish is a result of

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Which of the following is a species of bacteria responsible for the greatest number of deaths from foodborne illness?

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Potatoes that have turned green likely contain the toxin

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Which of the following is NOT required for certification as a USDA-certified organic farm?

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Organically grown foods are just as likely to be contaminated with pesticide residues as conventionally grown foods.

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Which of the following falls within the "danger zone" of foodborne illnesses?

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Preservatives and colorings are derived from both natural and synthetic sources.

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The overuse of pesticides has led to the development of so-called "superbugs."

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Mycotoxins are most commonly found in

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Any organism in which the DNA has been altered using recombinant DNA technology is considered a genetically modified organism.

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Which of the following would NOT help reduce exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) ?

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Refrigerating or freezing foods will kill most or all bacteria present in the food.

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Which of the following food preservation methods limits spoilage by drawing water out of foods,making them inhospitable to bacterial growth?

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The FDA requires that foods labeled "All natural" be produced without partially hydrogenated oils,added sugars,or GMOs.

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Microorganisms that benefit from and harm their hosts are called

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Identify and explain two reasons that foodborne illness is of increasingly critical concern in the United States.

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The most abundant genetically modified food crops in the U.S.are herbicide-tolerant corn and soybeans.

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