Which statement best summarizes Gregor Mendel's contribution to science? Mendel coined the word genes to describe inherited traits.

Mendel determined that garden pea plants can produce flowers in a variety of colors.

Mendel invented the green pea by cross-breeding thousands of pea plants.

Mendel found evidence that factors for some traits are inherited from parents.

The correct answer is C

Explanation:

Acidophilic bacteria or acid loving bacteria  are those organisms that thrive in acidic conditions. The pH is usually in the range of 2.0 and below.  Its intracellular pH is mosoty in range of 4.5-5.5. If the external environmental conditions shift from acidic conditions to alkaline, the cell division will stop as bacteria prefer a neutral or somewhat acidic range. It is due to the effect of  Hydrogen ion concentration that alters the catalytic properties of enzymes which halts metabolism.