Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The physiological effect of HCl (hydrochloric acid) at pH 4 and an organic acid at pH 4 in bacteria.

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Microbes are categorized as acidophiles, alkaliphiles, and neutrophils on the basis of the pH (potential of hydrogen) values. Acidophiles can thrive in the pH range of 1-5 while alkaliphiles grow between 8-14 pH range, and neutrophils survive between within the range of 5-8.

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