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MIC 121 Mib compilations3 Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the choice of an industrial organism?
Options
A The organism must be genetically stable
B The organism must be able to produce a high yield of product
C The optimum temperature for the growth of the organism must be above 50°C
Correct Answer
D The organism must be easy to maintain and cultivate
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While some industrial organisms are thermophilic, it is not a universal requirement that the optimum growth temperature must be above 50°C. Many valuable industrial organisms are mesophilic, growing optimally at moderate temperatures.

Hint

Consider the wide range of environmental conditions under which different industrial processes occur.

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