Barophillic prokaryotes

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

Barophilic prokaryotes are facultatively anaerobic bacteria. They grow and multiply in very deep marine sediments. Most basophiles grow better at a pH of 8.5 or higher.