Some bacteria are metabolically active in hot springs because
A)they are able to maintain a cooler internal temperature.
B)high temperatures make catalysis unnecessary.
C)their enzymes have high optimal temperatures.
D)their enzymes are completely insensitive to temperature.
E)they use molecules other than proteins or RNAs as their main catalysts.

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Bacteria in hot springs have evolved enzymes with higher optimal temperatures to maintain metabolic activity in their extreme environment.

Some Bacteria Are Metabolically Active in Hot Springs Because