| Term | Definition |
| general conclusions on upper temp limits for growth | 1)prokaryotes grow at temp higher than eucaryotes 2)thermophilie of all procaryotes are certain archaebacteria 3)nonphototrophic organisms grow at higher temp that can phototrophic forms 4)less complex organisms can grow at higher temp than more complex |
| effect of water activity on growth-bacteria | .91 |
| effect of water activity on growth-yeast | .88 |
| effect of water activity on growth-molds | .80 |
| effect of water activity on growth-halophilic bacteria | .75 |
| effect of water activity on growth-xerotolerant fungi | .65 |
| effect of water activity on growth-osmophilic yeasts | .60 |