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What is the typical range of maximum and minimum growth temperatures for most bacteria?
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?
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?
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?
What is the optimum growth temperature for psychrophiles?
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What is the maximum growth temperature for thermophiles?
What is the maximum growth temperature for thermophiles?
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What is the growth range for mesophiles?
What is the growth range for mesophiles?
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