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Bacteria's Hot Spring Survival: Enzyme Adaptations Unveiled
Chapter 0, Problem 6(choose chapter or problem)
Some bacteria are metabolically active in hot springs because
a. they are able to maintain a lower internal temperature.
b. high temperatures make catalysis unnecessary.
c. their enzymes have high optimal temperatures.
d. their enzymes are completely insensitive to temperature.
e. they use molecules other than proteins or RNAs as their main catalysts.
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QUESTION:
Some bacteria are metabolically active in hot springs because
a. they are able to maintain a lower internal temperature.
b. high temperatures make catalysis unnecessary.
c. their enzymes have high optimal temperatures.
d. their enzymes are completely insensitive to temperature.
e. they use molecules other than proteins or RNAs as their main catalysts.
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Some bacteria are metabolically active in hot springs because and the options are given as,
a. they are able to maintain a lower internal temperature.
b. high temperatures make catalysis unnecessary.
c. their enzymes have high optimal temperatures.
d. their enzymes are completely insensitive to temperature.
e. they use molecules other than proteins or RNAs as their main catalysts.
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Bacteria's Hot Spring Survival: Enzyme Adaptations Unveiled
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Explore the secrets of why certain bacteria thrive in hot springs as we dissect five intriguing options. Discover the role of enzyme optimal temperatures and the truth about temperature sensitivity in bacterial metabolism. Uncover the fascinating adaptations that make these microorganisms uniquely suited for hot spring environments.