Multiple Choice
What special adaptation(s) has/have Thermoplasma evolved to survive in hot acidic environments?
A) Thermoplasma stabilize their cytoplasmic membrane by incorporation of tetraether lipoglycans in the cytoplasmic membrane.
B) Thermoplasma have a reinforced cell wall containing basic amino linkers in the peptidoglycan.
C) Thermoplasma excrete hydrogen ions and import hydroxyl ions.
D) Thermoplasma are highly motile to avoid destruction.
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