The Haloarchaea, Extreme ________, Are the Only Form of Life

question 15

Multiple Choice

The Haloarchaea, extreme ________, are the only form of life to grow in concentrated brine.

• A) thermophiles
• B) psychrophiles
• C) methanophiles
• D) halophiles
• E) acidophiles

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