Archaea Characteristics

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What is the shape of Archaea cells?

  • Only rectangular and square shapes
  • Various shapes, including spherical, rod, spiral, and others (correct)
  • Only single cells and filaments
  • Only spherical and rod-shaped

What is the primary source of energy for organotrophs, including humans?

  • Raw materials and energy
  • N2 fixation
  • CO2 fixation
  • Organic compounds (correct)

What is unique about the cell wall of Archaea?

  • It has a simple polysaccharide structure
  • It is composed of lipids only
  • It has a peptidoglycan structure and is similar to bacteria
  • It has a complex polysaccharide structure and lacks peptidoglycan (correct)

Where are Archaea typically found?

<p>Only in extreme environments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Archaeoglobus fulgidus?

<p>Souring oil wells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Pyrolobus fumarii?

<p>It can survive in extreme hot environments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Pyrococcus furiosis?

<p>It is the source of an extra-stable enzyme for PCR (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary metabolism of methanogens?

<p>CO2 + 4 H2 → CH4 + 2 H2O (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What temperature range do hyperthermophilic Methanopyrus prefer?

<p>84°C - 110°C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can Sulphate Reducers typically be found?

<p>Marine sediments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What gas is produced during the metabolism of methanogens that can be used as fuel?

<p>Methane (CH4) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic do extreme halophiles require to grow?

<p>High salt concentrations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key metabolic end product of extreme thermophiles?

<p>Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do methanogens provide in addition to fuel?

<p>Energy for warming houses and stoves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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