Effect of Temp on Bacterial Growth

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What is a mesophile

Organism grows between 10-47°C

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What is a psychrophile

Organism grows best at 0-25°C

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What is a thermophile

Organism grows best at at least 45°C

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Define minimum growth temperature

The lowest temp. at which growth still occurs

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Define optimum growth temperature

Where organisms grow best and enzyme reactions progress at max speed

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Define maximum growth temperature

The highest temperature at which growth still occurs

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What happens to microorganisms below their minimum growth temperature?

Microorganisms cease to grow below their minimum growth temperature, but can survive and be preserved in a frozen state.