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From this brief discussion, it is clear that there are many obstacles to overcome before hyperthermophilic archaebacteria will be an important aspect of biotechnology. Nevertheless, the prospects are intriguing. The nature of the environments that harbor these organisms and the consequent requirements for their controlled culture suggest that chemical and biochemical engineers can play an important role in elucidating their scientific and technological aspects.
从这一简短讨论中可以清楚地看出,在嗜热古细菌成为生物技术的一个重要方面之前,有许多障碍需要克服。然而,前景十分诱人。这些生物体所处环境的性质以及对其进行可控培养的相应要求表明,化学和生化工程师在阐明其科学和技术方面可发挥重要作用。