Why is it surprising that some organisms are able to live at temperatures above 75°C?
A) High temperatures decrease the efficiency of glycoproteins.
B) High temperatures denature proteins.
C) High temperatures evaporate water in cells.
D) High temperatures increase the permeability of cell membranes.
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