17.
a.
Food
b.
pH
c.
Temperature
d.
Time
e.
Oxygen
f.
22. Can support the rapid growth of harmful microorganisms, particularly bacteria.
23.
a
24.
b
25.
a
26.
b
27.
a
28.
b
29.
b
30.
a
31.
Favorable. Meat has a fairly neutral pH, which encourages bacteria growth. The
temperature and the time also encourage bacteria to multiply.
32.
Unfavorable. Although these items are stored at room temperature for a long time,
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