What Special Adaptation(s) Has/have Thermoplasma Evolved to Survive in Hot

Question

What special adaptation(s) has/have Thermoplasma evolved to survive in hot acidic environments?
A) Thermoplasma stabilize their cytoplasmic membrane by incorporation of tetraether lipoglycans in the cytoplasmic membrane.
B) Thermoplasma have a reinforced cell wall containing basic amino linkers in the peptidoglycan.
C) Thermoplasma excrete hydrogen ions and import hydroxyl ions.
D) Thermoplasma are highly motile to avoid destruction.

Accepted Answer

Thermoplasma stabilize their cytoplasmic membrane by incorporating tetraether lipoglycans in the cytoplasmic membrane, which helps them to survive in hot acidic environments by protecting their membrane from damage. None of the other options provide adaptations that are specific to surviving in hot acidic environments.