Practice mode Food Technology

Which type of bacteria grows best at a room temperature of about 20°C?

Correct answer A. Mesophilic

Explanation

Mesophilic bacteria grow between roughly 20 and 45°C, covering room and body temperature, whereas psychrophiles prefer cold and thermophiles prefer temperatures above 45°C.

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