How are a few microbes able to survive in extreme heat and cold?

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Microbes can survive in extreme heat and cold because:
Microorganisms can survive in extreme climates.
They are resistant to harsh climates due to their indestructible cell wall.
For example, Pyrococcus furiosus is a microbe that is found in extreme hot climatic conditions and is isolated from shallow submarine hot springs.
They have metabolically adapted themselves to grow at 100℃ or more.
Bacteria can survive in extremely cold environments with the help of cold shock proteins.
Deinococcus radiodurans is a bacteria that can survive in extremely cold environments.
They synthesize special proteins that help them survive in extreme conditions.

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