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Which of the following habitats is typically associated with Thermoacidophiles?
Explanation
Thermoacidophiles belong to the ancient group Archaebacteria. The NCERT textbook categorizes Archaebacteria based on their extreme habitats. Thermoacidophiles uniquely thrive in exceptionally hot and acidic environments, specifically hot springs where temperatures can approach boiling and pH levels can be extremely low. Their specialized enzymes and cell wall components prevent denaturation and degradation under these exceptionally harsh environmental conditions.
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