Which of the following is not true for the thermal resistance of the bacterial cells?
A. Cocci are usually more resistant than rods
B. Higher the optimal and maximal temperatures for growth, higher the resistance
C. Bacteria that clump considerably or form capsules are difficult to kill
D. Cells low in lipid content are harder to kill than other cells
Answer:D
Which of the following is not true for the thermal resistance of the bacterial cells?
A. Cocci are usually more resistant than rods B. Higher the optimal and maximal temperatures for growth, higher the resistance C. Bacteria that clump considerably or form capsules are difficult to kill D. Cells low in lipid content are harder to kill than other cells