You analyze bacterial samples from a toxic waste dump and find that one bacterial colony is able to survive exposure to nuclear radiation.To what group would that colony most likely belong?
A) Cyanobacteria
B) Spirochetes
C) Chlamydias
D) Proteobacteria
E) Hadobacteria

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Hadobacteria are known for their ability to survive extreme conditions such as high levels of radiation, extreme temperatures, and pressure. Therefore, a colony that is able to survive exposure to nuclear radiation is most likely to belong to the group of Hadobacteria.

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