Question

Choose the correct statement regarding halophiles:

• A. They are eubacteria
• B. They live in salty areas
• C. They live in marshy area
• D. They produce biogas

Answer 1

Answer:

B. They live in salty areas

• Halophiles (salt-loving) are referred to those microorganisms that require salt (NaCl) for growth

• They can be found in all three domains of life – Archaea, Bacteria and Eukarya