Which Group of Microorganisms Is Most Likely to Spoil a Freshwater

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which group of microorganisms is most likely to spoil a freshwater trout preserved with salt?

• A) hyperthermophiles
• B) psychrophiles
• C) facultative halophiles
• D) anaerobes
• E) thermophiles

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Definitions:

Synaptic Knob

The bulbous end of a presynaptic neuron's axon terminal that houses neurotransmitters and is responsible for transmitting signals to other neurons at the synapse.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons, which allows for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals.

Myelin

A fatty substance that encases and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up electrical communication between neurons.

Neural Impulse

An electrical signal that transmits information along a neuron, enabling communication within the nervous system.