Which of the Following is TRUE About the Crenarchael Genera

Question

Which of the following is TRUE about the crenarchael genera Sulfolobus?
A) Sulfolobus grows in sulfur-rich hot alkaline springs.
B) Sulfolobus is an anaerobic chemolithotroph.
C) Sulfolobus can grow chemoorganotrophically.
D) Sulfolobus is a gram-positive rod.

Accepted Answer

Sulfolobus can grow chemoorganotrophically, utilizing organic compounds for energy. It is typically found in sulfur-rich hot acidic environments, not alkaline, and it is an aerobic organism, not anaerobic. Additionally, it is not classified as gram-positive.