Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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Author: Jacquelyn G. Black, Laura J. Black
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 1, Problem 2SQ
Conclusive evidence of thriving microbial life has been found in which of the following environments?
- (a) On other planets or planetary moons
- (b) In molten lava
- (c) Several kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface
- (d) At temperatures above 125°C
- (e) Two of the above are correct
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