Microbes That Live at High Temperatures in Hot Springs Are

Question

Microbes that live at high temperatures in hot springs are ________.
A) always Archaea.
B) also able to thrive at low temperatures.
C) called extremophiles.
D) rarely found.

Accepted Answer

Microbes that live at high temperatures in hot springs are known as extremophiles, because they can thrive in extreme environments. It is not necessarily true that they are always Archaea, as some bacteria can also live in hot springs. They are adapted to live at high temperatures, so it is unlikely that they can also thrive at low temperatures. While they may be less common than other types of microbes, they are not necessarily rare.