Organisms That Require Certain Levels of Hydrostatic Pressure for Optimal

question 56

Multiple Choice

Organisms that require certain levels of hydrostatic pressure for optimal growth are called

• A) barophiles.
• B) halophiles.
• C) mesophiles.
• D) psychrophiles.
• E) alkalinophiles.

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Definitions:

Standard Precautions

A set of infection control practices used in healthcare to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.

Potentially Infectious

Used to describe materials or organisms that may contain pathogens or microbes capable of causing disease or infection to humans or animals.

Unidentifiable Substance

A material or compound that cannot be recognized, identified, or classified typically due to lack of information or complex composition.

Disinfectant

A chemical agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms on surfaces, thereby preventing the spread of infections.