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What type of lipids are unique to Archaea cell membranes?
What type of lipids are unique to Archaea cell membranes?
- Phospholipids with bilayer structure
- Fatty acids
- Ester-linked lipids
- Ether-linked lipids (correct)
Which domain shares a more recent common ancestor with Archaea?
Which domain shares a more recent common ancestor with Archaea?
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Prokaryotes
- Eukarya (correct)
What is a unique feature of some Archaea cell membranes that contributes to their robust structure?
What is a unique feature of some Archaea cell membranes that contributes to their robust structure?
- Lipid monolayer (correct)
- Steroid rings
- Fatty acid chains
- Bilayer structure
In terms of DNA-related biology/processes, Archaea are more similar to which domain?
In terms of DNA-related biology/processes, Archaea are more similar to which domain?
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What is the primary cell wall component for the majority of archaea?
What is the primary cell wall component for the majority of archaea?
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What is the unique polymer found in the cell walls of a small subset of Archaea?
What is the unique polymer found in the cell walls of a small subset of Archaea?
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What is the function of hami in some archaea?
What is the function of hami in some archaea?
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How do archaea achieve swimming motility?
How do archaea achieve swimming motility?
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Where is Haloquadratum walsbyi commonly found?
Where is Haloquadratum walsbyi commonly found?
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What is the doubling time of cultured Asgard archaea?
What is the doubling time of cultured Asgard archaea?
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