Why Is It Surprising That Some Organisms Are Able to Live

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why is it surprising that some organisms are able to live at temperatures above 75°C?

• A) High temperatures decrease the efficiency of glycoproteins.
• B) High temperatures denature proteins.
• C) High temperatures evaporate water in cells.
• D) High temperatures increase the permeability of cell membranes.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary

Pertaining to the process by which organisms change over generations due to inherited traits, natural selection, and adaptation.

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes involved in perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Dispositional Patterns

Enduring characteristics and behaviors that individuals consistently demonstrate across different situations.

Social-emotional Functioning

Refers to an individual's ability to process and manage emotional and interpersonal aspects of experience effectively.