Cultures of a bacterial strain were incubated in a refrigerator (5°C), on a lab bench (22°C), in a 37°C incubator, and in a 50°C incubator. After incubation, there was no growth at 37°C and 50°C, slight growth in the refrigerator, and abundant growth on the lab bench top. Which term best describes
This organism?

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Psychrotolerant organisms are capable of growing at low temperatures but can also grow at higher temperatures, which is consistent with the observed growth patterns at 5°C and 22°C, but not at 37°C or 50°C.

Cultures of a Bacterial Strain Were Incubated in a Refrigerator