Question

Bacteria food poisoning (intoxication) ______.

1) None of these are true of intoxication
2) All of these are true of intoxication
3) Is caused by multiple microbes
4) Is resulted from ingestion of pre-formed toxins
5) Has a short (several hours) incubation period

Answer 1

Food poisoning (intoxication) is resulted from ingestion of pre-formed toxins and has a short (several hours) incubation period.

Step-by-step explanation:

Food poisoning (intoxication) is resulted from ingestion of pre-formed toxins and not caused by multiple microbes. In this type of foodborne disease, bacteria produce toxins in the food before it is ingested. Unlike infection, where the microbial agent colonizes the gut and then produces toxins, intoxication occurs when pre-formed toxins are consumed, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. The incubation period for food poisoning is short, usually lasting several hours.