Cultures of microorganisms are not kept above 25 degrees Celsius in schools because harmful pathogens are more likely to grow at higher temperatures.
In schools, microorganism cultures are kept below 25°C to prevent the growth of harmful pathogens.
| Front | Why are cultures of microorganisms not kept above 25 degress in schools? |
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| Back | Because harmful pathogens (microorganisms that cause disease) are more likely to grow above this temperature. |
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