Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes - Multiple-Choice and True-False Questions - Bloom's Levels 1 and 2: Remember and Understand - Page 320: 4

Answer

b. kill cells, inhibit cell growth

Work Step by Step

Proteins in the cells are denatured due to the heat which kills the cells. Low temperatures reduce the activity of the cell, so its growth is inhibited. Thus, the correct answer is option b.
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