Question

List and explain the conditions necessary for the growth of microorganism

Answer 1

Bacteria:

1. Bacteria are unicellular organisms belonging to the prokaryotic group where the organisms lack membrane bound organelles and a true nucleus.

Conditions that are required for bacterial growth include:

1. The exact conditions required for growth varies between bacterial species.
2. For instance, some bacteria are extremophiles, and will only survive in extreme conditions.
3. Others thrive in the absence of oxygen while some may need oxygen to survive.
4. But the general conditions required for bacterial growth are as follows:
   1. Ideal temperatures
   2. Moisture
   3. Oxygen (or lack of)
   4. Nutrient source
   5. Space to grow