Sulfolobus species produce __________; as a result, their immediate environment has a pH as low as __________. A) H₂SO₄; 2 B) H₃PO₄; 0 C) HCl; 1 D) CH₃COO^-; 4 E) none of the above

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Sulfolobus species are known to produce sulfuric acid (H2SO4), which is a strong acid. This acidification of their environment can lead to very low pH levels, as low as 2, making option A correct.

Sulfolobus Species Produce __________; as a Result, Their Immediate Environment