Question

1. second most common bacterial cause of diarrhea in the united states. sources: raw and undercooked poultry and other meat, raw milk and untreated water. (1 point) ○ campylobacter ○ norovirus ○ clostridium botulinum ○ e. coli 0157:h7 ○ listeria monocytogenes 2. harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites which cause disease (1 point) ○ beneficial microorganism ○ pathogenic microorganism ○ microorganism ○ spoilage microorganism 3. this organism produces a toxin which causes botulism, a life - threatening illness that can prevent the breathing muscles from moving air in and out of the lungs. sources: improperly prepared home - canned foods; honey should not be fed to children less than 12 months old. (1 point) ○ listeria monocytogenes ○ norovirus ○ campylobacter

Explanation:

1. For the first question: Campylobacter is the second most common bacterial cause of diarrhea in the US, linked to raw/undercooked poultry, raw milk, and untreated water. Norovirus is a virus, while the other bacteria cause different primary illnesses.
2. For the second question: Pathogenic microorganisms are defined as harmful microbes (bacteria, viruses, parasites) that cause disease, matching the given description.
3. For the third question: Clostridium Botulinum produces the neurotoxin that causes botulism, associated with improperly canned foods and a risk in honey for infants under 12 months.

Answer:

1. Campylobacter
2. Pathogenic Microorganism
3. Clostridium Botulinum