Slow cooking for a long time and then storage at room temperature would tend to favor the growth of

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Endospore-formers are bacteria that can form a protective and dormant structure called an endospore to survive harsh conditions, including heat and desiccation. Mesophiles are bacteria that grow best at moderate temperatures, typically at or around room temperature. Slow cooking for a long time would provide favorable conditions for mesophiles to grow, and then storage at room temperature would provide continued growth opportunities for both mesophiles and any endospore-formers that were able to survive the cooking process. Therefore, option B (endospore-formers and mesophiles) is the best choice.

Slow Cooking for a Long Time and Then Storage at Room