Question

multiple choice question
the ____ temperature is the lowest temperature that permits a microbes continued growth and metabolism.
o minimum
o optimum
o maximum
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Explanation:

The minimum temperature is the lowest temperature at which a microbe can grow and carry out metabolism. The optimum temperature is the temperature at which it grows best, and the maximum temperature is the highest temperature it can tolerate for growth. Since the question asks for the lowest temperature that permits continued growth and metabolism, the key - word is "lowest", which corresponds to the definition of the minimum temperature.

Answer:

minimum