Biology · MICROBES IN HUMAN WELFARE
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements: Statement I: Microbes are present everywhere on earth, including thermal vents where temperature may be as high as \( 100^\circ\text{C} \). Statement II: Microbes cannot survive in layers of snow several metres thick or in highly acidic environments. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Correct answer · Option 3
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Explanation
Statement I is correct. Statement II is incorrect because microbes are indeed found under snow layers and in highly acidic environments.