Bacteria on Fish Caught in the Arctic Ocean Would

question 27

Multiple Choice

Bacteria on fish caught in the Arctic Ocean would

• A)be psychrophiles.
• B)be mesophiles.
• C)continue to grow while the fish is in the refrigerator.
• D)not grow very well in the refrigerator.
• E)be psychrophiles AND continue to grow while the fish is in the refrigerator.

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Definitions:

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Retention for Investment

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