NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
The Archaebacteria that can survive in extreme salty areas are called ____.
Options
- Ahalophiles
- Bthermoacidophiles
- Cmethanogens
- Dboth (A) and (C)
Correct answer
A. halophiles
Step-by-step solution
Archaebacteria are ancient bacteria and they live in an extreme environment like hot springs and salty lakes. These bacteria don't need oxygen to survive. The archaebacteria that can survive in extreme salty areas are called halophiles. They require a salty environment for survival. Example: Halobacterium salinarum, Halobacterium denitrificans, etc.