Q. Some hyperthermophilic organisms that grow in highly acidic (pH2) habitats belong to the two groups

A) Eubacteria and archaea
B) Cyanobacteria and diatoms
C) Protists and mosses
D) Liverworts and yeasts
Explanation

Thermophiles live in very hot places, typically from $60{^\circ}\ to\ 80{^\circ}C.$ many thermophiles (some eubacteria and archaebacteria) are autotrophs and have metabolism of sulphur. Some thermophilic archaebacteria from the basis of food webs around deep-sea thermal vents, where they must withstand extreme temperature and pressures. Archaebacteria can grow in highly acidic (pH=0.7) and very basic (pH=17) environments.

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