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Which of the following groups of microbes is most likely to be associated with humans? A psychrophiles. B thermophiles C hyperthermophiles D mesophiles.

Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

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Which of the following groups of microbes is most likely to be associated with humans?

A
psychrophiles.

B
thermophiles

C
hyperthermophiles

D
mesophiles.

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