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The four main requirements for bacterial growth are food, moisture, warmth, and time. Under normal conditions bacteria do not grow in acidic environments but there are a few that have adapted.
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What can strepcocuss mutans do to your teeth?
The acidic environment in the mouth cause tooth decay.
How much bacteria is on food?
if its in warm weather the bacteria will multiply more rapidly than in a colder climate the bacteria multiples by the minute it may double it may triple depending on the climate the warmer the faster the bacteria will multiply and will cause food spoil.
Why do belly buttons have an odor?
The Belly Button sweats, but that is not the cause. The cause is the Bacteria living in the sweat. Bacteria thrive in a warm, moist environment, i.e. your Belly Button
What do chemicals have to do with he environment?
cause sometimes they help clean out bad things such as bacteria and algae
What are the two general ways that bacteria causes disease?
The two general ways that bacteria cause disease ...... First is the body immunity as it decrease the bacteria easily cause disease. Second is the favorable environment for the bacterial growth.
What are some examples of conditions that might cause some bacteria to form endospores?
Some bacteria respond to an unfavorable environment by forming endospore.
Can bacteria thrive in an environment low in pH?
Some can, while others can not. It depends on the type of virus. Often, non enveloped viruses are more resistant to low pH, such as the enteroviruses. On the other hand, many enveloped RNA viruses are very sensitive to low pH, and can be inactivated by acid wash.
Which food bacteria affects the nervous system?
Thousands of types of bacteria are naturally present in our environment. Microorganisms that cause disease are called pathogens. When certain pathogens enter the food supply, they can cause foodborne illness. Not all bacteria cause disease in humans. For example, some bacteria are used beneficially in making cheese and yogurt.
Why toothpastes are basic in basic?
because acid environment encourages tooth enamel erosion and growth of the bacteria that cause decay
Why is groundwater acidic?
One cause of acidic ground water is polluted rain water, which can be acidic.
Will protein-rich diet cause urine to be acidic or basic?
acidic
How do chemicals cause weathering of the Earth's surface?
Chemicals in the Earth's environment are mostly acidic, and when in contact with Earth's surface, the chemicals eat away, or dissolve, the rock.
