The Role of Microorganisms in Food Science

Grade 845 min

aligned to Compare And Contrast Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Cells

Learning Objective

I can compare the structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and explain how these differences relate to their roles in food microbiology.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Microorganisms and Humans: Commensal and Pathogenic Flora

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Practice

14 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Compare the structural differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and explain how these differences influence their roles in food preservation. Describe the main structural features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and discuss how these features affect their interactions with foodborne pathogens.

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