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7. in which environment are you most likely to encounter a hyperthermop…

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  1. in which environment are you most likely to encounter a hyperthermophile? a. hot tub b. warm ocean water in florida c. hydrothermal vent at the bottom of the ocean d. human body

Explanation:

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Hyperthermophiles are organisms that thrive in extremely high - temperature environments. Hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the ocean have very high temperatures due to geothermal activity, which is an ideal habitat for them. Hot tubs, warm ocean water in Florida, and the human body do not have the extremely high temperatures that hyperthermophiles require.

Answer:

C. hydrothermal vent at the bottom of the ocean