Which of the Following Is an Extreme Acidophile Found Anchored

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an extreme acidophile found anchored to deposits of pyrite within the Iron Mountain Mine?

• A) Thermus aquaticus
• B) Pyrococcus abyssi
• C) Ferroplasma acidarmanus
• D) Picrophilus torridus
• E) Thermoplasma acidophilum

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Definitions:

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system, allowing the body to react to environmental changes.

Integration Center

A region in the nervous system where information is processed and interpreted, usually involving the brain or spinal cord.

Parasympathetic Division

A branch of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.

Terminal Ganglia

Nerve endings located near or within the organs they innervate, part of the autonomous nervous system.