A pharmaceutical company is searching for heat-stable enzymes for use in industrial processes. They focus on bacteria isolated from Yellowstone National Park’s geothermal hot springs, where microbes thrive at temperatures above 70°C. Which of the following microbial adaptations would MOST LIKELY make these bacteria valuable for industrial applications?

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Increased spore production to survive high temperatures

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Use of RNA-based metabolism instead of DNA to tolerate heat

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Enhanced membrane fluidity due to polyunsaturated lipids

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Presence of heat-resistant chaperonin proteins that stabilize enzymes

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