The graph below illustrates the growth curves for two types of bacteria, A and B, as the pH of their surrounding mediums change. Which Bacteria A and B or both, grow best at a pH 8? a Bacteria A and B b Neither Bacteria A and B can survive a pH of 8 c Bacteria A d Bacteria B

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To determine which bacteria grow best at a pH of 8 based on the graph you mentioned, we need to look at the growth curves for bacteria A and B at that specific pH level.

Since I can't see the graph, I can provide guidance on how to answer the question based on the information you would see in it:

  • If bacteria A shows the highest growth rate at pH 8 compared to bacteria B, then the answer would be c Bacteria A.
  • If bacteria B shows the highest growth rate at pH 8 compared to bacteria A, then the answer would be d Bacteria B.
  • If both bacteria show significant growth at pH 8 but one outperforms the other, you would choose the one that grows best.
  • If neither bacteria A nor B shows any growth at pH 8, then the answer would be b Neither Bacteria A and B can survive a pH of 8.
  • If both bacteria can grow at pH 8 but neither is favored, the answer would be a Bacteria A and B.

Please refer to the graph to make the determination based on the above criteria.