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The optimum growth temperature of nitrifying bacteria is __________

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The optimum growth temperature of nitrifying bacteria is __________

(a) 77-86° F

(b) 64° F

(c) 32° F

(d) 46-50° F

The question was posed to me during an online exam.

The doubt is from Wastewater Treatment Systems in portion Bacterial Metabolism in Wastewater Treatment Systems of Environmental Biotechnology

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Right choice is (a) 77-86° F

Easy explanation: The optimum temperature required for the growth of nitrifying bacteria is 77-86° F, growth decreases by 50% at 64° F, growth decreases by 75% at 46-50° F and bacteria will die at 32° F.

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