effects of temperature and osmotic pressure

Question 1

each microbe has an ___________ for growth and a range in which less growth is possible

Answer 1

optimum condition

Question 2

psychrophile

Answer 2

–5 to 20ºC

Question 3

mesophile

Answer 3

15 to 45ºC

Question 4

thermophile

Answer 4

40 to 80ºC

Question 5

extreme thermophile

Answer 5

80 to 121ºC

Question 6

Thermal energy plays a crucial role in the movement of _________ structure, and function of a cell’s proteins and membranes.

Answer 6

molecules

Question 7

isotonic environment

Answer 7

– Solute concentration is the same on the inside as out
– Equal movement of solute and water

Question 8

hypotonic environments(most)

Answer 8

– High Solute inside the cell
– Water will move into the cell, and solute moves out
– Results in cell swelling

Question 9

hypertonic environment

Answer 9

– High Solute OUTSIDE the cell
– Water will move out of the cell, and solute moves in
– Results in plasmolysis and cell death
– Preserve food
– Halophiles