Thermophilic bacteria can survive at temperatures above 40 centigrade degree True False

True<br /><br />Thermophilic bacteria are a type of extremophile that thrive in extremely hot environments. They can survive and even reproduce at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. In fact, some thermophilic bacteria can survive at temperatures as high as 80 degrees Celsius or more. These bacteria have specialized proteins and enzymes that allow them to withstand the high temperatures.