Multiple Choice
Several species of bacteria and archaea live in hot springs and deep sea thermal vents where the water temperature exceeds 90°C (194°F) .Which of the following evolutionary adaptations would you expect to find in the cell membranes of these thermophilic organisms?
A) a high percentage of very long chain saturated fatty acids
B) a high percentage of cholesterol
C) a high percentage of unsaturated fatty acids
D) a high percentage of carbohydrates on membrane lipids
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