In which of the following environments would you NOT expect to find various crenarchaeote archaeons?
A)acidic environments (pH 1), such as abandoned mines
B)hot environments (122°C), such as hydrothermal vents
C)"room temperature" (25°C)environments, such as the soil
D)high-salt environments, such as the Dead Sea
E)both "room temperature" (25°C)environments and high-salt environments

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Crenarchaeote archaeons are extremophiles that thrive in extreme environments such as acidic, hot, and high-salt conditions. They are not typically found in "room temperature" environments or in environments without extreme conditions, making both "room temperature" environments and high-salt environments incorrect, as they can indeed thrive in high-salt environments. The inclusion of high-salt environments in the choice is misleading because crenarchaeotes can be halophiles, which are organisms that thrive in high salt concentrations. Therefore, the correct answer should actually be C, as it is more accurate to say that crenarchaeotes are not typically found in room temperature environments when compared to the other options listed. This correction is important to accurately reflect the ecological diversity and adaptability of crenarchaeote archaeons.

In Which of the Following Environments Would You NOT Expect