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Biology The Living World General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Barophilic prokaryotes :

A
occur in water containing high concentrations of barium hydroxide.
B
readily grow and divide in sea water enriched in any soluble salt of barium
C
grow and multiply in very deep marine sediments
D
grow slowly in highly alkaline frozen lakes at high altitudes

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C

Barophilic (piezophilic) prokaryotes are organisms that thrive under high pressure conditions, such as those found in deep sea environments and marine sediments. These conditions exist in very deep ocean trenches, where pressure is extremely high.

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