Questions: All of the following could find a location in or on body tissues suitable for growth except
Multiple Choice
anaerobes
psychrophiles.
mesophiles.
facultative anaerobes.
capnophiles.
Transcript text: All of the following could find a location in or on body tissues suitable for growth except
Multiple Choice
anaerobes
psychrophiles.
mesophiles.
facultative anaerobes.
capnophiles.
Solution
The answer is the second one: psychrophiles.
Explanation for each option:
Anaerobes: These organisms can grow in environments without oxygen, which can be found in certain body tissues or areas like the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, they can find suitable locations in the body for growth.
Psychrophiles: These are organisms that thrive at very low temperatures, typically below 15°C (59°F). The human body maintains a temperature around 37°C (98.6°F), which is too warm for psychrophiles to grow. Therefore, they cannot find a suitable location in or on body tissues for growth.
Mesophiles: These organisms grow best at moderate temperatures, typically between 20°C and 45°C (68°F to 113°F), which includes the human body temperature. Thus, they can find suitable locations in the body for growth.
Facultative Anaerobes: These organisms can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen. They are versatile and can find suitable locations in the body for growth.
Capnophiles: These organisms thrive in environments with higher levels of carbon dioxide, which can be found in certain body tissues. Therefore, they can find suitable locations in the body for growth.
In summary, psychrophiles are the only group that cannot find a suitable location in or on body tissues for growth due to the temperature requirements.