Organisms That Grow at Temperatures as High as 121°C as Well

Question

Organisms that grow at temperatures as high as 121°C as well as high pressure are known as
A) thermophiles.
B) extreme halophiles.
C) psychrophiles.
D) hyperpsychrophiles.
E) hyperthermophiles.

Accepted Answer

Organisms that can grow at high temperatures up to 121°C are known as hyperthermophiles. These organisms thrive in environments with extremely high temperatures including deep-sea hydrothermal vents and hot springs. They have adapted to extreme conditions that include high pressure, acidity, and radiation. Examples of hyperthermophiles include Pyrolobus fumarii and Thermococcus gammatolerans.