A Biologist Hypothesized That High Humidity Environments Increased the Growth

question 93

Multiple Choice

A biologist hypothesized that high humidity environments increased the growth rate of certain bacteria. Which of the following observations refutes this hypothesis?

• A)Higher bacteria growth was observed in the Mojave Desert compared with the Everglades.
• B)When placed next to a pond, a petri dish had an increased growth rate.
• C)A greenhouse was found to have more bacteria compared with an outdoor garden.
• D)When placed in a dessicator, a petri dish had a decreased bacterial growth rate.

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