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Among the following, which organism can be found in extreme temperatures?

A
Fungi
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Cyanobacteria
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Eubacteria
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Archaebacteria
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Solution

The correct option is D Archaebacteria
There are three major known groups of Archaebacteria, namely methanogens, halophiles and thermophiles. Halophiles are organisms that thrive in high salt concentrations. Thermophiles are organisms that thrive extreme temperatures. Methanogens are organisms that produce methane gas.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Archaebacteria.'

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