NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 82

Question: Which of the following are found in extreme saline conditions?

Options:

A) Mycobacteria

B) Archaebacteria

C) Eubacteria

D) Cyanobacteria

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Archaebacteria are able to survive in harsh conditions because of branched lipid chain in cell membrane which reduces fluidity of cell membrane. Halophiles are exclusively found in saline habitats.