Some Bacteria Are Metabolically Active in Hot Springs Because

question 39

Multiple Choice

Some bacteria are metabolically active in hot springs because

• A) high temperatures make catalysis unnecessary.
• B) their enzymes have high optimal temperatures.
• C) their enzymes are completely insensitive to temperature.
• D) they are able to maintain a lower internal temperature.
• E) they use molecules other than proteins or RNAs as their main catalysts.

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