Question

1. food spoilage is caused by ______. *

○ food additives
○ microorganisms
○ unsanitary conditions
○ contaminates

Explanation:

Food spoilage is primarily caused by microorganisms (like bacteria, molds, yeasts) that grow on food, breaking it down and causing changes in taste, smell, and texture. Food additives are used to preserve or enhance food, unsanitary conditions can facilitate microbial growth but aren't the direct cause, and "contaminates" is a vague term; the core direct cause is microorganisms.

Answer:

B. Microorganisms