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Hfn 310: Food Microbiology Question Paper

Hfn 310: Food Microbiology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Food, Nutrition And Dietetics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXTERMINATIONS 2010/2011
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOODS, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
HFN 310: FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
DATE: MONDAY 4TH APRIL 2011 TIME: 2.00 P.M - 4.00 PM
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INSTRUCTIONS:

PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Answer questions Compulsory
1. (a) Differentiate between Total plate count and Most Probable Number.[ 5 marks]

(b) Explain why one of two in 1 a is purely a quality control measurement and not a true indicator of the microbial load.[ 5 marks]

( c) Explain differential staining. [ 5 marks]

(d) Explain the typical growth pattern of microorganisms in food. [ 5 marks]

2. (a) Define the term microorganisms. [ 5 marks]

(b) Give a brief explanation of the different types of microorganisms. [5 marks]

(c) Give the different sources of microorganisms in foods.[5 marks]
(d) Why are foods of animal origin more susceptible to microbial contamination than foods of plant origin? [ 5 marks]

3. (a) Explain “ Gram Staining”. [ 5 marks]

(b) Give examples of any two dangerous gram negative bacteria. [ 5 marks]

(c) Give example of any two useful gram positive bacteria. [ 5 marks]

4. (a) Explain sampling in microbiological analysis of food. [ 5 marks]

(b) Explain serial dilution? [ 5 marks]

(c ) What is the significance of gram positive bacterial in food processing? [ 5 marks]

Hfn 310: Food Microbiology Question Paper

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