Proteins of extreme halophiles contain high amounts of the amino acids _____ and ____ to help stabilize them in high salt environments.

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Proteins of extreme halophiles are adapted to stabilize in high salt environments. They contain a high amount of negatively charged amino acids, such as aspartate and glutamate, which interact with positively charged ions like Na+ and K+ to form stable ion pairs. This helps to counterbalance the high salt concentration and stabilize the protein structure.

Proteins of Extreme Halophiles Contain High Amounts of the Amino