how does an extremophile at mono lake makes food for itself by?

A: photosynthesizing like plants do.

B: Breaking down paper products that have been littered into the lake.

C: Using a poisinous substance called Arsenic.

D: Absorbing ash from volcanic activity and forest fires.

C: Using a poisonous substance called Arsenic.

Extremophiles at Mono Lake have the unique ability to use arsenic as a source of energy instead of oxygen, allowing them to survive in the harsh and extreme environment of the lake.