Campbell Biology (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321775651
ISBN 13: 978-0-32177-565-8

Chapter 43 - 43.1 - Concept Check - Page 952: 3

Answer

If humans were a host for a specific type of bacteria, the optimal temperature for this bacteria to live in would be the normal temperature for a typical human, which is 37.5$^{\circ}$C.

Work Step by Step

Because the human's body functions well in temperature of 37.5$^{\circ}$C, any parasite or bacteria that lives in the body also has to be able to live in the same temperature as the human body.
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