Environmental factors and Microbes
- Play the animation/video (approx. 3 min) 'Food Pathogens and Temperature' to illustrate how microbial growth depends on various environmental factors.
- Use the graphs in the animation to explain the effect of changing temperature on microbial growth.
- Watch this animation/video that describes the environmental factors required for microbial growth and explains the effects of changing environmental conditions on microbial growth by using temperature as an example.
- Solve the short quiz provided with the animation.
- Explore how global warming may affect microbial growth and establish a relationship between the environment and microbes.
What are Microbes by RMIT University and contributed by Dr. Taghrid Istivan.