Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

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: 5

Answer

d. both b and c

Work Step by Step

Both Clostridium Botulinium and Salmonella species are the targets of pasteurization as they are unable to survive at high temperatures. However, Mycobacterium species can form heat resistant endospores, allowing them to survive. Thus, the correct answer is option d.
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