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Yes, certain spores, particularly those from bacteria such as Clostridium and Bacillus species, can survive boiling temperatures. These spores are highly resilient due to their tough outer coats and can endure extreme conditions, including high heat. While boiling typically kills many microorganisms, it is not effective against all spores, which may require higher temperatures or pressure, such as those achieved through autoclaving, to be destroyed.
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Tyndallization is the process of repeated boiling and cooling to destroy spores?
Tyndallization involves intermittent boiling of a substance to eliminate heat-resistant bacterial spores. By allowing spores to germinate before the next boiling cycle, it helps to ensure that all spores are eventually destroyed over several cycles.
Do some bacteria surround themselves with a tough resistant wall and become spores that can survive dryness and low temperatures but die in boiling water?
Yes, some bacteria can form spores when conditions are unfavorable for growth, such as dryness or low temperatures. These spores have a tough resistant wall that protects them from harsh conditions but they can be killed by boiling water due to the high temperature denaturing their essential proteins and enzymes.
Can boiling kill a fungus such as C difficile?
Clostridium diff. is an intestinal (hospital borne) infectious bacterium, so boiling 'in there' is no option, but that wasn't the question, was it?In general:Boiling to kill anaerobic spore forming bacteria (like Clostridiaea) is a far from sufficient sterilising method, it only stops (kills) the living cells (not all), it does not stop (kill) the spores from being infectious as new germs. Also toxins are thermo-resistant as far as I know.
What happens to spores during the frozen storage?
Spores can survive frozen storage as they are highly resistant to cold temperatures. Freezing can result in a state of dormancy for the spores until they are exposed to more favorable conditions that allow for germination and growth.
Do spores need water to survive?
Yes, spores generally need water to germinate and grow, as moisture is essential for biochemical processes and cellular metabolism. While spores can survive in dry conditions for extended periods, they typically require a damp environment to activate and develop into a new organism. Some spores, like those of fungi and certain plants, can remain dormant until they encounter suitable moisture levels.
Does boiling water kill spores?
Boiling water does kill spores. This is because spores are like tiny plants in storage so the boiling water harms them.
Tyndallization is the process of repeated boiling and cooling to destroy spores?
Tyndallization involves intermittent boiling of a substance to eliminate heat-resistant bacterial spores. By allowing spores to germinate before the next boiling cycle, it helps to ensure that all spores are eventually destroyed over several cycles.
Does boiling water kill all bacteria?
Boiling water can kill most bacteria, but not all. Some bacteria, like spores, may survive boiling water. It is recommended to boil water for at least one minute to ensure most bacteria are killed.
Do some bacteria surround themselves with a tough resistant wall and become spores that can survive dryness and low temperatures but die in boiling water?
Yes, some bacteria can form spores when conditions are unfavorable for growth, such as dryness or low temperatures. These spores have a tough resistant wall that protects them from harsh conditions but they can be killed by boiling water due to the high temperature denaturing their essential proteins and enzymes.
Why aren't mushrooms everywhere if they create thousands of spores?
Not all of the spores survive.
Can spores survive high cooking temperatures?
yes
Why would a fungus want to produce a lot of spores?
Not all of them will survive
Does boiling affect any viruses that might be present?
Boiling water at a temperature of 100°C (212°F) can effectively kill most viruses present, making it safe to drink. However, some more resilient viruses may survive the boiling process, so it's always best to follow proper water treatment guidelines to ensure safety.
What characteristics of some spores allows them to survive in unfavorable conditions?
by forming endospheres
Can boiling kill a fungus such as C difficile?
Clostridium diff. is an intestinal (hospital borne) infectious bacterium, so boiling 'in there' is no option, but that wasn't the question, was it?In general:Boiling to kill anaerobic spore forming bacteria (like Clostridiaea) is a far from sufficient sterilising method, it only stops (kills) the living cells (not all), it does not stop (kill) the spores from being infectious as new germs. Also toxins are thermo-resistant as far as I know.
What Characteristic of some spores allows them to survive through periods of hardship?
Their protective coverings.
What happens to spores during the frozen storage?
Spores can survive frozen storage as they are highly resistant to cold temperatures. Freezing can result in a state of dormancy for the spores until they are exposed to more favorable conditions that allow for germination and growth.
