Which of the following prokaryotes would be MOST likely to survive a full year in a freezing arctic tundra?

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A bacterium capable of sporulation can survive harsh environmental conditions, including freezing temperatures, by forming an endospore. This endospore can remain dormant until conditions become more favorable for growth and reproduction. Anaerobic and aerobic bacteria are not specifically adapted to survive freezing temperatures, and nitrogen fixation is an energetically demanding process that may not be possible in the extreme conditions of the arctic tundra.

Which of the Following Prokaryotes Would Be MOST Likely to Survive