Most living organisms cannot survive at temperatures above $45\,^{\circ}C$. How are some microbes able to live in habitats with temperatures exceeding $100\,^{\circ}C$?

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Archaebacteria (specifically thermophiles) are ancient forms of bacteria found in extreme environments like hot water springs and deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
They are able to survive in high temperatures (which far exceed $100\,^{\circ}C$) because their cellular structures have adapted to such extreme conditions.
These organisms contain specialized thermo-resistant enzymes that maintain their structural integrity and catalytic activity,allowing them to carry out essential metabolic functions without being denatured at such high temperatures.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Refer to the given figures of a bacterial cell and Nostoc and choose the option which shows the correct labels for the structures marked as $A$,$B$,$C$,$D$,and $E$.

What is the cell wall of bacteria composed of?

Match the following columns:
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$(A)$ Halophiles$(I)$ Gram-negative bacteria
$(B)$ Thermoacidophiles$(II)$ Inhabit extremely salty areas
$(C)$ Spirochaetes$(III)$ Responsible for methane production
$(D)$ Firmicutes$(IV)$ Survive in acidic and high-temperature conditions
$(V)$ Gram-positive bacteria

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.
List-$I$List-$II$
$A$. Spherical$I$. Vibrio
$B$. Rod$II$. Cocci
$C$. Comma$III$. Spirilla
$D$. Spirillum$IV$. Bacilli

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Organisms that can survive in high temperatures and thrive in highly acidic $(pH \approx 2)$ habitats belong to which group?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo