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Which of the following is a characteristic of archaebacteria?
Which of the following is a characteristic of archaebacteria?
- They have branched chain lipids in their cell membrane
- They live in extreme saline environments
- They have introns in their genetic sequence (correct)
- They can convert CO2 into methane
What is the role of methanogens in the guts of ruminant animals?
What is the role of methanogens in the guts of ruminant animals?
- They convert CO2 into methane
- They produce methane (biogas) from the dung of these animals (correct)
- They convert formic acid into methane
- They convert methanol into methane
What is the pigmented membrane developed by halophiles in strong light called?
What is the pigmented membrane developed by halophiles in strong light called?
- Methanogens
- Phytanyl side chains
- Purple membrane (correct)
- Bacterio-thodopsin
What is the energy source utilized by halophiles to carry out ATP production?
What is the energy source utilized by halophiles to carry out ATP production?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of methanogens?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of methanogens?
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