An organism that requires at least 1.5 M NaCl in order to grow is referred to as a(n) ________.

A. facultative halophile
B. sodiophile
C. barophile
D. extreme halophile


Answer: D

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

Which of the following is important in microscopy?

a. magnification b. lens length c. base height d. number of adjustment knobs

Biology & Microbiology

In humans, skin color is controlled by several genes. Thus, skin color is a(n) ____ characteristic.

a. dominant b. co-dominant c. epistatic d. pleiotropic e. recessive

Biology & Microbiology

Marine bony fish __________ water by osmosis, while freshwater bony fish __________ water by osmosis. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

Biology & Microbiology

Gene silencing in eukaryotes is often achieved through chromatin structure

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Biology & Microbiology