Study Questions:

1. 1. Define Extremophiles. What are the different types of extremophiles?

2.  What are the environmental factors which influence microbial growth? Explain briefly.

3.  Write a short note on Quorum sensing.

4.  Differentiate between Obligate anaerobes and Facultative anaerobes.

5.  Classify microorganisms into five classes based on their temperature range of growth.

Explain briefly.