In the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica, microbial communities show adaptations to extreme cold and seasonal light variations. Which of the following adaptations most directly supports the survival of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in the unique chemocline of Lake Fryxell?

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The production of specialized cold-adapted enzymes with flexible active sites

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Symbiotic relationships with methanotrophs in the water column

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Ability to photosynthesize during the 4 months of continuous sunlight

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Formation of protective biofilms to reduce UV damage from sunlight

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