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Alkalophiles: Meaning Molecular Adaptations and Application

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Alkalophiles 2. Environments Suitable for Growth of Alkalophiles 3. Molecular Adaptations 4. Biotechnological Applications. Meaning of Alkalophiles: Alkalophiles are a few of the extremophiles that have very high pH optima for growth, sometimes as high as pH 10. Most of the alkalophilic microorganisms are non-marine, aerobic or facultative anaerobic. The [...]

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Acidophiles: Meaning, Molecular Adaptations and Applications

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Acidophiles 2. Microbes in Acidophilic Environment 3. Molecular Adaptations 4. Biotechnological Applications. Meaning of Acidophiles: pH values less than 7 are said to be acidic and the microorganisms that have their growth optimum between pH 0 and 5.5 are called acidophiles. Fungi as a group tend to be more acid-tolerant [...]

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Thermophiles: Meaning, Molecular Adaptations and Applications

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Thermophiles 2. Environments Suitable for Growth of Thermophiles 3. Molecular Adaptations 4. Biotechnological Applications. Meaning of Thermophiles: The thermophiles are the microorganisms that grow at high temperature of 55°C or more (min. 45°C, optimum between 55-65°C, maximum 80°C). Some micro-organisms grow even at more high temperature, the optimum between 80°C [...]

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