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Why doesn't the 48-50 degree Celsius of the melted agar killed most ofthe bacteria?
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∙ 10y ago
Most bacteria grows within that range of temperature. 74°C will kill almost all bacteria. Bacteria were among the first life forms to appear on Earth, and are present in most of its habitats.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoAgar has a low melting point which is around 50 degrees Celsius. But bacteria does not get killed until it reaches 100 degrees Celsius. That is why most and not all bacteria get killed.
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∙ 10y agobecause most of bacteria can grow within this range.
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What happens to bacteria at 63 degree celsius?
Bacteria in food reaching a temperature of no more than 63c is very dangerous. Bacteria thrive at this temperature. Food is in what can be referred to as a 'high risk or danger zones'. Food should not be consumed and should be destroyed.
Is all bacteria killed by hand gels?
No, not all bacteria is killed by hand gels. Most hand gel products do say that they are 99.99% effective, but the .01% is the bacteria that the hand gel cannot kill. Since bacteria have the ability to mutate to form resistance against hand gels, not all bacteria can be killed by hand gels.
Can intestinal bacteria be killed with antibiotics?
yes...
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How much bacteria gets killed from steam?
The amount of bacteria killed by steam depends on various factors such as temperature, exposure time, and bacterial species. Steam can be an effective method for killing bacteria as the heat can denature and destroy proteins essential for bacterial survival. However, some heat-resistant bacteria may require higher temperatures or longer exposure times to be effectively killed by steam.
What happens to bacteria at 63 degree celsius?
Bacteria in food reaching a temperature of no more than 63c is very dangerous. Bacteria thrive at this temperature. Food is in what can be referred to as a 'high risk or danger zones'. Food should not be consumed and should be destroyed.
What happens to bacteria at 5 degrees Celsius?
They get killed at 100degree celcius
How do you kill microorganism?
Most micro-organism can be killed by heating them over 67 Degrees Celsius. Or Under 3 Degrees Celsius. If you want to kill Bacteria, washing your hands with antibacterial soap or cream will help but not always kill the Bacteria fully.
I asked the question at what temperature is all bacteria killed The answer was 100 oc. What does the oc mean.?
They were trying to write 100o C, or 100 degrees Celsius.
What temperature is bacteria killed at?
bacteria is killed at 100 oc
What temperature kills methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus?
The illness bacteria can normally be killed of at the lowest temperature 74 degrees Celsius
Does Renji get killed?
No he doesnt
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The immune system does not recognize the killed bacteria, and cannot recognize that the bacteria are killed, so it begins to produce antibodies for it just as it would if the bacteria were alive.
Why should the temperature of a fridge be 0-5 degrees celsius?
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Harmful bacteria in food can be killed by?
Cooking the food. Raising the heat to te proper level kills bacteria.
What is a sentence using the word bacteria?
# Bacteria can be killed antibiotics.
How are bacteria in the stomach killed?
Stomach acid kills the bacteria
