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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?
What type of microorganisms grow best at high temperatures?
What type of microorganisms grow best at high temperatures?
What is the growth temperature range of mesophiles?
What is the growth temperature range of mesophiles?
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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