Which of the following bioenergetic processes CANNOT occur in hyperthermophiles?
A) chemoorganotrophy
B) chemolithotrophy
C) photosynthesis
D) chemoorganotrophy, chemolithotrophy, and photosynthesis

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Hyperthermophiles are organisms that thrive in extremely high temperatures, usually above 80°C. While they can perform chemoorganotrophy and chemolithotrophy, which involve the breakdown of organic and inorganic compounds for energy, respectively, they cannot perform photosynthesis as it requires sunlight and is generally associated with organisms that thrive in moderate temperatures.

Which of the Following Bioenergetic Processes CANNOT Occur in Hyperthermophiles