Question

Provide two reasons why halophiles can survive in high-salt environments.

Answer 1

Halophiles:

1. Halophiles are bacteria and archaea that require specific salt concentrations to thrive.
2. They can be found in both the eubacterial and archaeal domains of life.
3. The reasons that halophiles can survive in high-salt environments are as follows:

• Lipids found in cell membranes are unique.
• The presence of mucilage is a protective layer.
• As a result of the lack of sap vacuoles, plasmolysis occurs.