An Organism That Can Grow at 0°C but Whose Optimum

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Short Answer

An organism that can grow at 0°C but whose optimum temperature is 20- 40°C is considered ___________. These organisms are ___________(more/less) widely distributed in nature than organisms that grow exclusively at cold temperatures.

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Definitions:

Lysosome

An organelle in the cytoplasm containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane, involved in breaking down cellular waste.

Endocytosis

A cellular process by which a cell engulfs external particles, bringing them into the cell within a vesicle.

Sodium Chloride

A chemical compound with the formula NaCl, known commonly as table salt, used in cooking and food preservation.

Membrane Proteins

Proteins that are found within or attached to the membrane of cells, involved in various cellular processes.