Which statement describes all organisms that are extremophiles? live near deep-sea thermal vents belong to the domain Archaea have extreme reproductive adaptations thrive in extreme environmental conditions
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Which of the following statements about extremophiles is FALSE? -Extremophiles can be found in environments with high salinity, such as the Great Salt Lake, or with low temperatures, such as the Antarctic. -Extremophiles can include members of the Bacteria or Archaea that live in extreme environments. -Extremophiles are generally pathogenic to humans. -Extremophiles use specialized enzymes in their metabolic pathways.
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