Which of the Following Methods Do Alkaliphiles Use to Survive

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods do alkaliphiles use to survive in their environments?

• A) enrich their plasma membrane with acidic compounds to attract H+ ions to their cell surface
• B) enrich their plasma membrane with basic compounds to attract OH- ions to their cell surface
• C) build special monolayer plasma membranes
• D) use proton pumps to export excess protons from the cytoplasm
• E) use plasma membrane lipids that are highly branched and saturated

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