pHtoleranciájuk
pHtolerancia refers to the ability of an organism, typically a microorganism, to survive and thrive within a specific range of pH values. This tolerance is crucial for their existence in diverse environments, from the highly acidic conditions of some soils and industrial waste to the alkaline waters of salt lakes. Organisms exhibit varying degrees of pH tolerance. Some are neutrophiles, preferring a neutral pH close to 7. Others are acidophiles, flourishing in acidic environments (low pH), and extremophiles known as alkaliphiles thrive in alkaline conditions (high pH).
The mechanisms behind pH tolerance are complex and involve adaptations at the cellular level. These can include