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jwcc chapter 7
jwcc chapter 7
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Microbiology
Undergraduate 3
07/12/2012

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adapted to high salt concentrations, which are required for growth
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extreme halophile
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the general term used for organisms capable of growth at 0 degrees c.
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psychrophile
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capable of growth at high temperatures; optimum 50-60 degrees c
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thermophile
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used in media to neutralize acids
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buffer
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a phenomenon that occurs when bacteria are placed in high salt concentration
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plasmolysis
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term used in text for organisms that grow well at refrigerator temperatures; optimum growth is at temperatures of 20-30 degrees c
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pschrotroph
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