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Factors Affecting Microbial Growth: Temperature
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Factors Affecting Microbial Growth: Temperature

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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?

  • Thermophiles (correct)
  • Psychrophiles
  • Mesophiles
  • Halophiles
  • 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?

    <p>Bacterial endospores and protozoal cysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key function of water in microbial life?

    <p>Carry out normal metabolic processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganisms grow best at moderate temperatures?

    <p>Mesophiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do nutrients play in the growth of microorganisms?

    <p>Provide energy sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of thermophiles?

    <p>Prefer high temperatures for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition allows certain microbial stages to survive desiccation?

    <p>Drying process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimal growth temperature for thermophiles?

    <p>70°C to 90°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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