Question

describe what micro organisms need food?​

Answer 1

Micro-organisms, in relation to food, can have one of these 3 roles:

Pathogenic micro-organisms can cause infections or intoxications

Saprophytic micro-organism play a role in biodegradation and cause food spoilage

Cultured micro-organisms like probiotic bacteria are used in food processing.

Answer 2

Micro-organisms have been used since ancient times to make bread, cheese, yoghurt and wine. Foodmanufacturers continue to use micro-organisms today to make a wide range of food products by a process known as fermentation. ... Fungi have been used as sources of food and for foodprocessing for thousands of years.