EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

VIRUS AND BACTERIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of organism can be found in extreme environments such as the bottom of the ocean?
A
viruses
B
archaea
C
eukaryotes
D
ebola
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An extremophile is an organism that thrives in extreme environments. Extremophiles are organisms that live in “extreme environments, ” under high pressure and temperature. Bacteria often form on the rocks near the hydrothermal vents .

Detailed explanation-2: -Archaea that live in salty environments are known as halophiles. Archaea that live in extremely hot environments are called thermophiles. Archaea that produce methane are called methanogens.

Detailed explanation-3: -Archaea is the main group to thrive in extreme environments. Although members of this group are generally less versatile than bacteria and eukaryotes, they are generally quite skilled in adapting to different extreme conditions, holding frequently extremophily records.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reason: Presence of peptidoglycan in cell wall help archaebacteria to survive in extreme conditions.

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