Question

What are (i) methanogens (ii) Halophiles (iii) thermoacidophiles?

Answer 1

(i) Methanogens: These are microorganisms that produce methane as a byproduct of metabolism in anoxic conditions. They belong to class Archaea.

(ii) Halophiles: These are microorganisms that grow and thrive in high salt concentrations.

(iii) Thermoacidophiles: These are microorganism that are both thermophilic and acidophilic, that is they can grow under conditions of high temperature and low pH.