1.15- Extreme Adaptions Flashcards

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What is a thermophile?

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A bacteria that survives at extremely high temperatures, mostly at volcanic springs and geysers. They do this by having specially adapted enzymes.

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What is an extremophile?

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Organisms that are adapted to survive in extreme environments.

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