Micrococci are facultative halophiles. In Figure 6.1, which line best depicts the growth of M.

luteus in a nutrient medium containing 7.5% NaCl?



A) a

B) b

C) c

B







The addition of which of the following to a culture medium will neutralize acids?

A) Buffers

B) Sugars

C) pH

D) Heat

E) Carbon

Buffers







Salts and sugars work to preserve foods by creating a

A) Depletion of nutrients.

B) Hypotonic environment.

C) Lower osmotic pressure.

D) Hypertonic environment.

E) Lower p...
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