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Question
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the choice of an industrial organism?
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.