Bacterial Growth and Temperature Tolerance Quiz
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What is the typical range of maximum and minimum growth temperatures for most bacteria?

  • Around 70°C
  • Around 50°C
  • Around 30°C (correct)
  • Around 10°C

    • How do most bacteria grow at the high and low temperature extremes within their range?

  • Similar to eukaryotic organisms
  • Exceptionally well
  • Moderately
  • Poorly (correct)

    • What distinguishes certain bacteria from almost all eukaryotic organisms in terms of temperature tolerance?

  • Preference for human-favorable temperatures
  • Similar temperature tolerance
  • Capability to grow at extreme temperatures (correct)
  • Inability to grow at any temperature

    • What is the optimum growth temperature for psychrophiles?

    <p>15°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum growth temperature for thermophiles?

    <p>80°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the growth range for mesophiles?

    <p>25–40°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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