10 Questions
What percentage of the global water is present as oceans?
96.1%
Where can bacteria be found in aquatic systems?
Suspended in the water, associated with decaying material, or coating the surface of rocks and sand grains
What is a characteristic of cyanobacteria?
They produce oxygen as a product of photosynthesis
Which of the following is an example of a marine ecosystem?
Hydrothermal vents
What is the main difference between the North Arm and the South Arm of the Great Salt Lake?
The South Arm has a lower salinity
Which type of bacteria is found in the North Arm of the Great Salt Lake?
Halobacterium and Halococcus
What is the role of cyanobacteria in the composition of the atmosphere?
They produce oxygen as a product of photosynthesis
What is a characteristic of bacteria in marine ecosystems?
They are present in virtually every environment
Which of the following is a habitat defined by physical, chemical, and biological variations in the sea?
Marine ecosystem
What is the name of the bacteria that are found in the Great Salt Lake and can survive in high-salinity environments?
Halobacterium and Halococcus
Learn about the fascinating world of microorganisms, specifically Halobacterium and Haloferax volcanii, and their unique characteristics, such as producing red carotenoid pigments. Discover how these bacteria thrive in extreme environments like the Dead Sea.
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