Extremophiles Flashcards
1
Q
Psychrophile
A
Thrives in Cold, 0-15, as low as -15 C
2
Q
Halophile
A
Needs high salt concentration (above 0.2 M)
3
Q
What grows Best in very low salt contents?
A
Xerophile
4
Q
Needs high salt concentration (above 0.2 M)
A
Halophile
5
Q
Acidophile ideal PH
A
0-5.5
6
Q
Alkiliphile Ideal PH
A
8-11.5
7
Q
Extreme Alkiliphile Ideal PH
A
13
8
Q
Psychrotolerant Temp Range
A
0-7C max, Ideal 20-30 C
9
Q
Mesophile
A
Ideal between 20 and 45 C
10
Q
Thermophile
A
55-65C
11
Q
Hyperthermophile
A
Optimum between 85 and 113C
12
Q
Barophile other name
A
Piezophile
13
Q
Microaerophile O2 range
A
2-10%
14
Q
Amino Acid to help Halophiles increase tonicity of cyotsol
A
proline
15
Q
Acidophile adaptations
A
Membrane less permeable to protons, Antiport permeases, Acid shock proteins
