5. Metabolism and Adverse Conditions - Extermophiles Flashcards
1
Q
Where do extremophiles thrive?
A
In environments that would be lethal to almost all other species
2
Q
What is different about the enzymes of extremophiles?
A
They are extremely tolerant of high temperature
3
Q
What do thermophilic basterium (Thermus aquaticus) have?
A
Heat tolerant DNA polymerase used in PCR
4
Q
Describe ATP synthesis in Extremophiles
A
Some types of extremophiles living in hot springs or seabed vents generate ATP by removing high-energy electrons from inorganic molecules
