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Only specially adapted microorganisms are found in

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Only specially adapted microorganisms are found in

A.

Salty water

B.

Humid air

C.

Moist soil

D.

Mouth cavities

Correct answer is A

Halophiles are organisms that thrive in high salt concentrations. The adaptations of halophile organisms to their environment are:

(a) The integrity of non-halophile macromolecules is compromised, and the flow of water out of the cell produces a Turgor effect. • (b) Moderate halophiles maintain their structures via the synthesis of compatible organic solutes. • (c) Extreme halophiles maintain their structures via equilibration of cellular and environmental salt concentrations.