Question

multiple choice question
microbes that grow optimally at temperatures greater than 45°c are called

thermophiles
psychrotolerant
psychrophiles
mesophiles
thermoduric

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Explanation:

• Thermoduric: Can survive high temperatures but don't grow optimally at them.
• Mesophiles: Grow best at moderate temperatures (25 - 40°C).
• Psychrophiles: Prefer cold temperatures (0 - 20°C).
• Psychrotolerant: Can tolerate cold but have a broader temperature range.
• Thermophiles: Require high temperatures (greater than 45°C) for optimal growth.

Answer:

thermophiles