12 Questions
Where can archaea be commonly found?
Hot springs
What is the primary function of the bacterial cell wall?
Structural support and protection
Why are decay bacteria important for life on Earth?
To break down organic matter and recycle nutrients
How do cyanobacteria obtain their nutrition?
Photosynthesis
What is the role of stromatolites in relation to cyanobacteria?
Form layered structures with cyanobacteria
Which type of prokaryotic metabolism involves obtaining energy from inorganic compounds?
Chemoautotrophic
Archaea and bacteria differ in which of the following aspects?
Both (a) and (b)
Which of the following is NOT an environment where archaea can be found?
Temperate forests
What is the primary function of the bacterial cell wall?
Structural support and shape maintenance
Why are decay bacteria vital to life on Earth?
They break down organic matter and recycle nutrients
What is the relationship between stromatolites and cyanobacteria?
Stromatolites are formed by the binding of sediment by cyanobacteria
Why is nitrogen fixation important?
It converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants and other organisms
Test your knowledge about the similarities and differences between archaea and bacteria, as well as the function of the bacterial cell wall. Learn about where archaea live and how they differ in cell wall composition and genetic makeup.
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