What would be the effect of storage mince meat for 5 days in refrigerator before assaying on ratio psychrophiles to mesophiles?

The ratio of psychrophiles to mesophiles would likely increase in the minced meat stored for 5 days in the refrigerator before assaying. This is because psychrophiles are bacteria that can grow at low temperatures, while mesophiles are bacteria that grow best at moderate temperatures. The refrigerator provides a favorable environment for psychrophiles to grow, so their population would be expected to increase over time. Additionally, the cold temperature in the refrigerator would inhibit the growth of mesophiles, which would further contribute to the increase in the ratio of psychrophiles to mesophiles. The storage conditions and temperature, as well as the initial microbial load could influence the exact ratio and should be accounted for.