Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about microbes is false?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the six conditions required for optimal pathogen growth?
A
Moisture
B
Nutrient availability
C
Suitable temperature
D
High acidity
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Step 1: Understand that optimal pathogen growth depends on several environmental conditions that support microbial metabolism and reproduction.
Step 2: Recall the six common conditions required for optimal pathogen growth, which typically include moisture, nutrient availability, suitable temperature, pH (usually near neutral), oxygen availability (depending on the pathogen), and time.
Step 3: Analyze each option given: Moisture, Nutrient availability, Suitable temperature, and High acidity.
Step 4: Recognize that while pH is important, most pathogens prefer a near-neutral pH rather than high acidity, which inhibits their growth.
Step 5: Conclude that 'High acidity' is NOT one of the six conditions required for optimal pathogen growth because it generally prevents or slows down pathogen proliferation.
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