A researcher samples the waters of the boiling hot springs in Yellowstone National Park. Under the microscope, she observes what appear to be living cells in the water. If these indeed are living cells, which type of cell would they most likely be?
A) eukaryotic, animal
B) eukaryotic, plant
C) eukaryotic, fungi
D) prokaryotic, archaea
E) prokaryotic, bacteria

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The extreme conditions of the boiling hot springs in Yellowstone National Park suggest that any living cells present would likely be adapted to survive in such harsh conditions. Prokaryotic archaea are known to thrive in extreme environments such as hot springs, so they are the most likely type of cell present in this scenario.

A Researcher Samples the Waters of the Boiling Hot Springs