Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 6 - Figure 6.1 - Typical growth rates of different types of microorganisms in response to temperature - Question - Page 154: 1

Answer

It is difficult to define psychrophile, mesophile, and thermophile because the optimal temperature is overlapping and widespread for different bacteria, and there is no proper distinction.

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