Some Bacteria Are Metabolically Active in Hot Springs Because

question 45

Multiple Choice

Some bacteria are metabolically active in hot springs because

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

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