Microbial Growth Requirements
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Which type of microorganism is heat-loving?

  • Thermophiles (correct)
  • Hyperthermophiles
  • Mesophiles
  • Psychrophiles

At what pH do most bacteria grow?

  • pH 3 - 4
  • pH 9 - 10
  • pH 1 - 2
  • pH 6.5 - 7.5 (correct)

What is the minimum growth temperature for microorganisms that love cold environments?

  • -10°C (correct)
  • -20°C
  • -5°C
  • 15°C

At what pH do molds and yeasts grow?

<p>pH 5 - 6 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical requirements for microbial growth?

<p>Carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what pH do acidophiles grow?

<p>pH 0-5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of pH for molds and yeasts to grow?

<p>pH 5-6 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum growth temperature for thermophiles?

<p>90°C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what pH do most bacteria commonly grow?

<p>pH 6.5-7.5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum growth temperature for psychrophiles?

<p>-15°C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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