Question: The agency responsible for the storage and distribution of food grains in India is: ((MCAER 2014))
Options:
Psychrophilic
Mesophilic
Thermophilic
Acidophilic
✅Explanation: Psychrophilic bacteria are those that prefer cold temperatures and can grow optimally at refrigeration temperatures. They are often found in cold environments like refrigerators, freezers, and cold water sources.
📌Other Options Explanations:
-B. Mesophilic bacteria prefer moderate temperatures.
-C. Thermophilic bacteria prefer high temperatures.
-D. Acidophilic bacteria prefer acidic environments.
🔑Key Points:
-Psychrophiles are cold-loving extremophilic bacteria or archaea.
-They have an optimal growth temperature of 20°C or lower, a maximum growth temperature of 20°C, and a minimum of 0°C or below.
-They are restricted to cold habitats.