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Extremophiles Flashcards

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What domain do most extremophiles belong to?

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Archea

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Thermophiles

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Thrive in high temperatures

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Acidophiles

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Thrive in pH less than 3

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Xerophiles

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Thrive in very dry conditions

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Features of extremophiles

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They have very tolerant enzymes that function best in extreme conditions

They have a unique energy metabolism: removing high energy electrons needed to generate ATP from inorganic molecules

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