Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Control of Microbial

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the control of microbial growth is FALSE?

• A) Most bacteria grow best at a pH near neutral.
• B) Most bacteria grow best in conditions without oxygen.
• C) Bacteria need water to grow.
• D) All of these statements are true.

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