explain the terms thermophiles, halophiles, extremophiles
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A thermophile is an organism that thrives at relatively high temperatures between 41 and 122 degree C
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(i) Extremophiles :a microorganism, especially an archaean, that lives in conditions of extreme temperature, acidity, alkalinity, or chemical concentration
(ii) Halophiles: These are microorganisms that grow and thrive in high salt concentrations.
(iii) Thermoacidophiles: These are microorganism that are both thermophilic and acidophilic, that is they can grow under conditions of high temperature and low pH.
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