The diagram shown here illustrates a typical marine food web that can be contaminated with mercury. Based on this food web, which organism would you predict to have the Highest level of mercury? Why? Which fish would be the safest for you to eat in regards to mercury poisoning? Why?

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Food Microbiology

The subdivision of microbiology that deals with the interaction between microbes and food particles are called food microbiology. This scientific study incorporates both beneficial and harmful microbes and their effect on the food production, food storage, and health of human beings.