Psychrotolerant Microorganisms Can Survive and Grow at

question 21

Multiple Choice

Psychrotolerant microorganisms can survive and grow at

• A) refrigeration temperatures.
• B) boiling temperatures.
• C) extreme fluctuations in water availability.
• D) high salt or sugar concentrations.

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