NEET Biology question
Match the following columns.
List-I: (A) Halophiles (B) Thermoacidophiles (C) Methanogens (D) Basophiles
List-II: (1) Bacteria which survive in alkaline medium (2) Bacteria which survive in marshy area (3) Bacteria residing in hot springs (4) Bacteria residing in salty areas
Answer: (A)
Solution
Halophiles are salt-loving archaebacteria that reside in salty areas, matching (4). Thermoacidophiles tolerate high temperature and acidity, typically found in hot springs, matching (3).
See the full step-by-step solution
Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.
Create a free account