A company is growing algae in big tanks to make fish food. However, the algae is not growing very quickly and thy suspect either phosphorus, nitrogen, or iron is limiting. What could the company of to figure out which nutrient is limiting? A. Add phosphorus to one tank, nitrogen to […]

In 1796 Edward Jenner, an English country doctor, noticed that milkmaids who suffered from cowpox appeared resistant to smallpox. He pioneered “vaccination” using material from the pustules of cows suffering from the related virus. It was the most significant breakthrough in the treatment and prevention of infectious disease at the […]

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Assignment Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment: • Identify major foodborne pathogens, their sources, resulting illnesses, and symptoms. Course outcomes assessed in this Assignment: Describe the various microorganisms that cause foodborne illness. Instructions: You are a Nutritionist at your local health department and have been asked to create a brochure […]