The thermal death point of a strain of Stapylcococcus aureus was determined to be 63°C. How would the the thermal death point of Bacillus subtilis compare?

A. The thermal death point of Bacillus subtilis would be significantly higher than that of Staphylococcus aureus.
B. The thermal death point of Bacillus subtilis would be just slightly higher than that of Staphylococcus aureus.
C. The thermal death point of Bacillus subtilis would be lower that of Staphylococcus aureus.
D. The thermal death point of Bacillus subtilis would be the same as that of Staphylococcus aureus.


Answer: A

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