Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 9 - An Introduction to Taxonomy: The Bacteria - Self Quiz - Page 271: 20

Answer

(b)

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Members of the extreme thermoacidophile group of Archaea must withstand extremes of temperature and pH. They were able to withstand denaturation and/or inactivation of their enzymes. Thermoacidophile has plasma membrane containing a large amount of high saturate fats.
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