How do hyperthermophiles tolerate extreme heat?

Subject: How do hyperthermophiles tolerate extreme heat?

Date: Fri Jan 21 01:44:47 2005
Posted by Green
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I've heard that hypertheromphiles are archaebacteria that can handle 
temperatures up to 113 Celsuis. How do they do this? 


Thanks,

Green

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