Microbial Growth in Microbiology

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Which group of microbes are known as 'cold loving microbes'?

  • Thermophiles
  • Psychrophiles (correct)
  • Psychrotrophs
  • Mesophiles

What is the range of temperature for thermophiles?

  • Above 70°C
  • 20°C - 40°C
  • -10°C - 20°C
  • 40°C - 100°C (correct)

What is the primary factor used to classify microbes into different groups based on their preferred temperature range?

  • Oxygen requirement
  • Temperature preference (correct)
  • pH tolerance
  • Carbon source

What is the primary reason for understanding microbial growth conditions?

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What are colonies in microbiology?

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Study Notes

Temperature Tolerance in Microbes

  • Psychrophilic microbes are known as 'cold-loving microbes'.

Temperature Ranges in Microbes

  • Thermophiles: 50°C to 110°C (high-temperature loving microbes)

Classification of Microbes by Temperature

  • The primary factor used to classify microbes into different groups is their preferred temperature range.

Importance of Understanding Microbial Growth Conditions

  • The primary reason for understanding microbial growth conditions is to control the growth and survival of microorganisms.

Microbial Colonies

  • Colonies in microbiology refer to visible clusters of microbial cells that have grown on a solid medium, such as agar, as a result of cells multiplying from a single microbial cell.

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