BablaKanchan BablaKanchan 28-03-2022 Chemistry contestada When food leftovers are stored in a refrigerator, how does this help prevent food borne illnesses? Low temperatures disrupt microbe membranes and kill any microbes that are present. Low temperatures deactivate any toxins that might be produced by microbes. Low temperatures prevent microbes from forming biofilms. Low temperatures inhibit the metabolism and growth of microbes.