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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