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Which regards to temperature requirement, most pathogenic bacteria are_____________?

Correct answer: B. Mesophiles

  • A. Psychrophiles
  • B. Mesophiles
  • C. Cryophiles
  • D. Thermophiles

Explanation

Most pathogenic bacteria are mesophiles because they grow best at moderate temperatures, typically around 20–45°C, with human pathogens near 37°C. Psychrophiles prefer cold conditions, whereas thermophiles require high temperatures.

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