Extremophiles Flashcards
1
Q
What domain do most extremophiles belong to?
A
Archea
2
Q
Thermophiles
A
Thrive in high temperatures
3
Q
Acidophiles
A
Thrive in pH less than 3
4
Q
Xerophiles
A
Thrive in very dry conditions
5
Q
Features of extremophiles
A
They have very tolerant enzymes that function best in extreme conditions
They have a unique energy metabolism: removing high energy electrons needed to generate ATP from inorganic molecules
