6 Questions
What is the typical range of maximum and minimum growth temperatures for most bacteria?
Around 30°C
How do most bacteria grow at the high and low temperature extremes within their range?
Poorly
What distinguishes certain bacteria from almost all eukaryotic organisms in terms of temperature tolerance?
Capability to grow at extreme temperatures
What is the optimum growth temperature for psychrophiles?
15°C
What is the maximum growth temperature for thermophiles?
80°C
What is the growth range for mesophiles?
25–40°C
Test your knowledge of bacterial growth and temperature tolerance with this quiz. Explore the range of temperatures at which bacteria thrive and the factors that influence their growth.
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