Which Genus Within Archaea Is Capable of Growth at the Hottest

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which genus within Archaea is capable of growth at the hottest temperature recorded of 122°C?

• A) Thermosphaera
• B) Methanopyrus
• C) Pyrococcus
• D) Thermoproteus

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