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Bacteria that live in extreme conditions are called, generally, extremophiles. Those that tolerate high salinity are called halophiles, from Greek words meaning "salt-loving."

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What would happen to fresh water amoeba if placed in salty water?

Freshwater amoeba placed in salty water would experience water leaving their cells through osmosis, leading to dehydration, shrinkage, and eventually cell death. The high salt concentration outside the amoeba would create a hypertonic environment, causing water to flow out of the cell to try to balance the concentration difference.


Do bacteria require water for their survival and growth?

Yes, bacteria require water for their survival and growth. Water is essential for many biological processes within bacteria, such as nutrient uptake and metabolism. Without water, bacteria would not be able to function properly and would eventually die.


Which bacteria would live in salty environments?

Derfilingting Bacteria lives in the salty conditions of the ocean providing salt and nutrients to other small Bugs laying at the bottom of the sea. When Cold the salt stops and pepper comes out and produces.


Viruses frequently infect bacteria and insert new genes into the genetic material of the bacteria When these infected bacteria reproduce asexually which genes would most likely be passed on?

The genes that are inserted by the virus into the bacteria's genetic material would most likely be passed on during asexual reproduction. This can lead to the spread of the viral genes to the bacteria's offspring.


Why do bacteria need water to grow?

Bacteria require water for several key physiological processes, including nutrient uptake, metabolism, and cellular respiration. Water is essential for the movement of molecules within the cell and the maintenance of cell structure. Without water, bacteria would not be able to grow and reproduce effectively.

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What will happen to the water inside bacteria when they are in an extremely salty environment?

In an extremely salty environment, water will move out of the bacteria through osmosis to try to balance the concentration of solutes inside and outside the cell. This loss of water can cause the bacteria to shrink and become dehydrated, potentially compromising their ability to survive and function properly.


How can you tell if a valley was made by a river?

You would have to taste the water running through, the more salty it is.. most likely its made from a valley LOL


On the briny what does it mean?

Briny refers to salty water so on the briny would refer to being on a body of salty water.


Why don't humans drink ocean water?

its because its too salty you wouldn't want to drink salty water would you?


Would salty water help plants grow better or kill the plants?

It depends upon the type of the plant. All the plants do not survive in salty water, few of the species of plants do. They are called Halophiles that grow in salty water they are not harmed by the salty water.


Where would you find salty water?

The sea or the ocean.


How would you classify salty water?

Salt water is a solution of sodium chloride in water.


Is chalk less dense than salty water?

No, chalk is denser than salty water. Chalk is a solid mineral composed of calcium carbonate, while salty water is a liquid mixture of water and dissolved salt. The density of chalk is greater than that of salty water, causing chalk to sink in salty water.


Is the water fresh or salty?

This would depend if the water is from a sea or a river source.


How can fish live in salty water when salty water hurts humans with a skin injury?

The ocean has always been salty and it is thought that life evolved in the oceans. This means that salt water fish have mechanisms for dealing with the salt in their environment. However, land animals have adapted to live away from the sea and have developed a waterproof covering (skin) to protect us from drying out. (They sort of carry a bit of the ocean with them). This means that if you were to dip your injury into SEA WATER (which is salty) you would NOT find this painful. The water must be made MORE SALTY than sea water before it would hurt. Water this salty would also hurt most fish.


Is salty water more dense that salty water?

Salt water is more dense than fresh water. A ship would float higher at sea, and lower on a fresh water inland lake.


Which best describes a person undergoing this treatment?

They would be more likely to be harmed by common bacteria.