Which the following are likely to be present in deep sea water?
Correct answer: C. Archaebacteria
- A. Bluegreen algae
- B. Saprophytic fungi
- C. Archaebacteria
- D. Eubacteria
Explanation
Archaebacteria belong to a group of prokaryotic organisms called Monera. These include the methanogens, which produce methane; the thermoacidophilic bacteria, which live in extremely hot and acidic environments (such as hot springs); and the halophilic bacteria, which can only function at high salt concentrations and are abundant in the world's oceans.
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