MICROBIAL UBIQUITY & EXTREMOPHILES

Question 1

What does microbial ubiquity mean?

Answer 1

Microbial ubiquity refers to the fact that microbes are found everywhere, even in extreme environments such as deep-sea trenches, hot springs, and outer space.

Question 2

What are extremophiles?

Answer 2

Extremophiles are microorganisms that thrive in extreme conditions such as high temperatures, high salinity, or low pH.

Question 3

Give an example of an extremophile.

Answer 3

Thermus aquaticus is an extremophile found in hot springs that is used in PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) due to its heat-resistant enzymes.