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pH levels vary among bacterial species. For example; acidophillic bacteria grow best at low pH. While alkalophiles grow better at alkaline (high) pH. Most bacteria grow best at high aw (>0.90). While few bacterial species such as xerophiles grow best at an aw of 0.6-0.7

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