Explain why a hyperthermophile is unlikely to be a human pathogen

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The human body's temperature is approximately 37 °C, which is not a favorable environment for a hyperthermophile, which has an optimal growth temperature of 80 °C or higher.

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A. Tetanus B. Bacterial meningitis C. Pharyngitis D. Influenza (flu) E. Kuru

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Which part of the mitochondrion shown enhances its ability to produce ATP by increasing the surface area of a mitochondrial membrane?

![7468|161x235](upload://c3tFOuv3UStDrSMIfdNbhg0f9e0.jpg) A) structure A B) structure B C) structure C D) structure D

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In a trait that shows continuous variation, what can we infer if the variance is low?

A) The majority of individuals will be far above the mean. B) The majority of individuals will be very close to the mean. C) The majority of individuals will be far below the mean. D) Relatively few individuals will be very close to the mean.

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Alchemists were medieval scholars and philosophers who were the forerunners of modern-day chemists. Many tried repeatedly to transform lead (atomic number 82) into gold (atomic number 79). Explain why they never did succeed in that endeavor

What will be an ideal response?

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