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Which factor largely determines the temperature range over which an organism grows best?
Which factor largely determines the temperature range over which an organism grows best?
- Moisture content
- pH ranges
- Optimum temperature of enzymes (correct)
- Availability of nutrients
What type of microorganisms grow best at high temperatures?
What type of microorganisms grow best at high temperatures?
- Thermophiles (correct)
- Psychrophiles
- Mesophiles
- Halophiles
What is the growth temperature range of mesophiles?
What is the growth temperature range of mesophiles?
- 30-40°C (correct)
- 60-70°C
- Below 0°C
- Above 100°C
What microbial stages can survive a drying process due to their nature?
What microbial stages can survive a drying process due to their nature?
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What is the key function of water in microbial life?
What is the key function of water in microbial life?
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Which type of microorganisms grow best at moderate temperatures?
Which type of microorganisms grow best at moderate temperatures?
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What role do nutrients play in the growth of microorganisms?
What role do nutrients play in the growth of microorganisms?
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What is the characteristic feature of thermophiles?
What is the characteristic feature of thermophiles?
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Which condition allows certain microbial stages to survive desiccation?
Which condition allows certain microbial stages to survive desiccation?
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What is the optimal growth temperature for thermophiles?
What is the optimal growth temperature for thermophiles?
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