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Where is the best place for microbial growth?
Bacteria can live in hotter and colder temperatures than humans, but they do best in a warm, moist, protein-rich environment that is pH neutral or slightly acidic. There are exceptions, however. Some bacteria thrive in extreme heat or cold, while others can survive under highly acidic or extremely salty conditions.
How does humidity affect the growth of microorganisms?
Studies have indicated that the growth of microorganisms, such as fungus and bacteria, completely cease when temperatures reach < -18°C/0°F. Thus, decreasing temperature and moisture (relative humidity), creates a less hospitable environment for microorganisms to grow.
What is the term for the place where a pathogen can grow?
Reservoir. The reservoir (source) is a host which allows the pathogen to live, and possibly grow, and multiply. Humans, animals and the environment can all be reservoirs for microorganisms.
Where is the reservoir of the microorganism?
The reservoir is the place where microorganisms live, such as in humans and animals, in soils, food, plants, air or water. The reservoir must meet the needs of the pathogen in order for the pathogen to survive and multiply.
In which environment are you most likely to encounter a Neutrophile?
A neutrophile is a neutrophilic organism that thrives in a neutral pH environment between 6.5 and 7.5.
Which of the following environments would harbor Psychrotrophs?
Organisms called psychrotrophs, also known as psychrotolerant, prefer cooler environments, from a high temperature of 25 °C to refrigeration temperature about 4 °C. They are found in many natural environments in temperate climates.
What habitat do Cryophile live in?
Psychrophiles or cryophiles (adj. psychrophilic or cryophilic) are extremophilic organisms that are capable of growth and reproduction in low temperatures, ranging from −20 °C to +10 °C. They are found in places that are permanently cold, such as the polar regions and the deep sea.
How do Hyperthermophiles grow?
Hyperthermophile Culture Studies They grow on peptides and their growth is stimulated by the addition of H2, CO2, and S°.
How does humidity affect the growth of fungi?
The relative humidity of air had no direct influence on the growth of fungi. Fungi may grow at very low levels of air humidity if water is available on the surface. Thus, repeated or persistent moisture condensation or water leakage is sufficient for fungal germination and growth on building materials.
How does the environment affect microorganisms?
The rate of growth or death of a particular microbial species is influenced by a variety of physical factors in its environment including temperature, osmotic pressure, pH, and oxygen concentration.