A hot tub (with a water temperature of 104°F or 40°C) would most likely contain
A) psychrophiles.
B) freezophiles.
C) mesophiles.
D) thermophiles.
E) hyperthermophiles.

Question

A hot tub (with a water temperature of 104°F or 40°C) would most likely contain
A) psychrophiles.
B) freezophiles.
C) mesophiles.
D) thermophiles.
E) hyperthermophiles.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A hot tub with a temperature of 104°F or 40°C would most likely contain mesophiles, which are microorganisms that can grow and thrive in moderate temperatures between 20°C-45°C. Psychrophiles are microbes that prefer cold temperatures below 20°C, freezophiles grow in sub-zero temperatures, thermophiles grow at high temperatures between 45-80°C, and hyperthermophiles are extreme heat-loving microorganisms found in hot geothermal environments.

A Hot Tub (With a Water Temperature of 104°F or 40°C)