Which of the Following Is an Example of an Extremophile

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an extremophile?

• A) organisms that thrive at high temperatures
• B) organisms that thrive without light
• C) organisms that thrive in highly acidic environments
• D) organisms that thrive in environments with high radiation levels
• E) All of these are examples of extremophiles.

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