Tommy is investigating a strain of bacteria. He observes that the bacteria is only found in environments with a pH range from 6 to 8. His lab partner prepares a growth medium for this bacteria with a pH of 5. Which explanation best predicts what will happen to the bacteria grown in this growth medium?
O A
The bacteria will quickly die because the growth medium is too acidic for survival
The bacteria will grow quickly and then begin to die because they will run out of food
O c The bacteria will grow slowly because the growth medium will provide fewer resources
D
The bacteria will grow quickly because they can change the pH level of the growth medium
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