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What are extremophiles?
What are extremophiles?
- Microorganisms that are only found in specific geographical locations
- Microorganisms that cannot survive in any environment
- Microorganisms that thrive in extreme environmental conditions (correct)
- Microorganisms that only live in moderate environments
What is one of the key characteristics of extremophiles?
What is one of the key characteristics of extremophiles?
- They are similar to common microorganisms
- They cannot survive in extreme conditions
- They are only found in oceans
- They have unique biochemical adaptations (correct)
Why are extremophiles important in scientific research?
Why are extremophiles important in scientific research?
- They have no unique characteristics for study
- They are easy to study in laboratory conditions
- They are not important in scientific research
- They provide insights into the limits of life on Earth and the potential for life elsewhere in the universe (correct)
What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?
What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?
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Which is an example of a structural adaptation?
Which is an example of a structural adaptation?
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Which adaptation is an example of physiological adaptation?
Which adaptation is an example of physiological adaptation?
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