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what is staphylococc bacteria need fattos associated with? m before they can grow, what is fattom? f - a - t - t - o -
FAT TOM is an acronym for the conditions that support bacterial growth. For Staphylococcus bacteria, these are factors they need to grow. F stands for Food - they need nutrients. A is for Acidity - they grow in certain pH ranges. T is for Time - they need enough time to multiply. T is for Temperature - they have an optimal temperature range. O is for Oxygen - some require oxygen while others don't. M is for Moisture - they need water activity levels to grow.
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F - Food
A - Acidity
T - Time
T - Temperature
O - Oxygen
M - Moisture