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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Definitions:

Absolute Thresholds

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time, varying between individuals and conditions.

Sensory Adaptation

How sensory receptors gradually become less perceptive to continuous stimuli as time passes.

Prices

The amount of money required to purchase goods or services, often determined by factors such as supply and demand.

Sensory Adaptation

The phenomenon where sensory receptors reduce their sensitivity to unchanging stimuli over time, enabling organisms to concentrate on environmental changes.