Which Temperature Is Lethal to Any Mesophile

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which temperature is lethal to any mesophile?

• A) its optimum growth temperature
• B) its minimum growth temperature
• C) its maximum growth temperature
• D) refrigeration temperature
• E) autoclave temperature

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