Question

juan received a class assignment to write about organisms that live in extreme environments. while doing research online, he found an image that showed microbial bodies thriving in hot springs. the organisms lacked a nucleus or defined organelles. which organisms can he possibly find in such conditions?

a. plant - like protists
b. animal - like protists
c. fungus - like protists
d. archaea

Explanation:

Organisms without a nucleus or defined organelles are prokaryotes. Archaea are prokaryotes that are well-known for thriving in extreme environments like hot springs. The other options (plant-like, animal-like, fungus-like protists) are all eukaryotes, which have a nucleus and defined organelles.

Answer:

D. archaea