You inoculate a bacterium into three tubes of nutrient broth medium containing added salt: 0.5% NaCl, 5% NaCl, and 15% NaCl.After incubation, you notice significant turbidity in the 15% NaCl medium and modest turbidity in the 5% NaCl medium.There is no growth in the third tube.This organism would be termed ______.

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The organism is termed halophilic because it shows significant growth in high salt concentrations, particularly in the 15% NaCl medium, indicating a preference for or tolerance to salty environments.

You Inoculate a Bacterium into Three Tubes of Nutrient Broth