Question

question 13
what group of archaebacteria is both thermophilic and acidophilic?
methanogens
pyrogens
thermoacidophiles
halophiles

Explanation:

• Methanogens produce methane and are not characterized by being thermophilic (heat - loving) and acidophilic (acid - loving).
• Pyrogens are substances that cause fever and are not a group of archaebacteria.
• Thermoacidophiles are a group of archaebacteria that can thrive in high - temperature (thermophilic) and acidic (acidophilic) environments.
• Halophiles are adapted to high - salt environments and not to high - temperature and acidic conditions.

Answer:

C. Thermoacidophiles