Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605203
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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The reason for the ground beef acts as a better bacterial growth medium than a roast or steak.
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Roasts and steak:
Roast is usually the thicker and larger pieces of meat. Steaks are the thinner pieces. Steaks are generally cooked for short periods of time at the higher temperatures. Ground beef or the minced beef which is thinly chopped.
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