Species of Bacteria and Archaea That Can Live at Temperatures

question 47

Multiple Choice

Species of bacteria and archaea that can live at temperatures of 100 degrees Celsius are known as ________?

• A) Thermophiles
• B) Ectophiles
• C) Acidophiles
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

An additional cost incurred for producing one more unit of a product.

Marginal Social Benefit

The additional benefit to society from consuming one more unit of a good.

Marginal Cost

The financial outlay required to produce an additional product unit.

Socially Optimal

The socially optimal point is where the societal benefits of consuming a good or service equal the societal costs of producing it, leading to an efficient allocation of resources.