A student is carrying out a science experiment. She takes battery acid and introduces several different types of microorganisms into it. Which of the following organisms would MOST likely survive?
A)thaumarchaeote archaeons
B)korarchaeote archaeons
C)euryarchaeote archaeons
D)nanoarchaeote archaeons
E)both thaumarchaeote and nanoarchaeote archaeons

Question

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Euryarchaeote archaeons are known to be extremophiles and some are capable of surviving in highly acidic environments. They have been found in natural acid mine drainage and geothermal areas. The other types of archaeons mentioned in the question have not been specifically noted to survive in acidic environments.

A Student Is Carrying Out a Science Experiment