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MICROORGANISMS
MIKROORGANISMA
Microorganisms spoil food and cause a
change in the texture, shape, smell,
and taste.
Bacteria present in the mouth convert
sugar and starch from food into acid
that causes tooth decay.
Diarrhea, vomiting, and headache
are symptoms of food poisoning.
Bacteria such as Salmonella found in
spoilt food will multiply and produce
toxins in the human intestine causing
food poisoning.
What are the harmful effects of microorganisms
to humans? How do these harmful How can we avoid the harmful
effects happen?
effects of microorganisms?
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