Bacteria on fish caught in the Arctic Ocean would
A) be freezophiles AND continue to grow while the fish is in the refrigerator.
B) be mesophiles AND would continue to grow while the fish is in the refrigerator.
C) be mesophiles AND would not grow very well in the refrigerator.
D) be psychrophiles AND would continue to grow while the fish is in the refrigerator.
E) be thermophiles AND would not grow very well in the refrigerator.

Question

Bacteria on fish caught in the Arctic Ocean would
A) be freezophiles AND continue to grow while the fish is in the refrigerator.
B) be mesophiles AND would continue to grow while the fish is in the refrigerator.
C) be mesophiles AND would not grow very well in the refrigerator.
D) be psychrophiles AND would continue to grow while the fish is in the refrigerator.
E) be thermophiles AND would not grow very well in the refrigerator.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bacteria on fish caught in the Arctic Ocean are likely to be psychrophiles, which are organisms that thrive in extremely cold environments. These bacteria can continue to grow even at the low temperatures found in a refrigerator, unlike mesophiles or thermophiles that prefer moderate to hot temperatures, respectively.

Bacteria on Fish Caught in the Arctic Ocean Would