Microbes, like bacteria, can only survive in a certain environment. Describe the factors that ideal environment for a microbe must have

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Chana Griffith

Biology

3 February, 15:34

Microbes, like bacteria, can only survive in a certain environment. Describe the factors that ideal environment for a microbe must have

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Milton Richards · Answer 1

Microbes can survive in a variety of environmental conditions. Specifics depends on the type of microbe or bacteria. Factors to consider to answer an ideal environment will depend on:

- Temperature range: hot or cold

- pH: acidic or alkaline

- Gases availability: Oxygen, carbon dioxide and/or regarding their nutrients (sulfur, phosphorus, carbon or nitrogen)