How does extreme cold temperature influence the shape of molecules and how does it impact microbes that are not psychrophiles?

• A. Extreme cold temperatures cause molecules to expand, thereby improving a microbe's survival.
• B. Extreme cold temperatures can speed up the production of enzymes and energy helping the microbe to survive.
• C. Extreme cold temperatures do not affect the shape of molecules or ensure microbes' survival.
• D. Extreme cold temperatures cause water inside microbes to freeze, damaging their cells.

Answer: (D)