Which of the following strategies enable non-acidophilic bacteria to endure lower pH environments?

A. Proton pumps that pump H+ out of the cell
B. Synthesis of acid shock proteins that protect other cellular proteins
C. Presence of internal buffers
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

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