Question

Which of these best describes the method of survival of Acidophiles?

• A. They are able to balance the cell's internal environment by ion exchange
• B. They can survive acidic conditions as they produce alkaline compounds to balance them
• C. Their cell walls are specialized in order to stop the acid molecules from entering the cell
• D. The cell walls produce enzymes that can cause favorable changes in the pH of the environment/ acidic solution

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Their cell walls are specialized in order to stop the acid molecules from entering the cell

The acidophiles have cell walls which are specialised in order to stop the acid molecules from entering the cell.