Based on what you know of the preferred growth conditions for certain Archaea species, why would a cow stomach be an ideal environment to house archaeons?
A)A cow stomach is an acidic environment.
B)A cow stomach is a (relatively)hot environment.
C)A cow stomach is a low-oxygen environment.
D)All of these choices are correct.

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Archaea species can typically survive in extreme and harsh conditions. A cow stomach provides an ideal environment for archaeons as it is acidic (pH 2-4), relatively hot (38-42°C) and is low in oxygen. Therefore, all of the given options are correct.

Based on What You Know of the Preferred Growth Conditions