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What is a key characteristic of Archaea that distinguishes them from bacteria?
What is a key characteristic of Archaea that distinguishes them from bacteria?
- Stereochemically opposite lipids with ether linkages (correct)
- Use of N-formylmethionine as the initiator amino acid
- Presence of true peptidoglycan in the cell envelope
- Lack of operons in their circular chromosomes
Which archaeal group is known for its ability to grow at extremely high temperatures?
Which archaeal group is known for its ability to grow at extremely high temperatures?
- Methanogens
- Haloarchaea
- Euryarchaeota
- Crenarchaeota (correct)
What type of energy metabolism pathway do most Euryarchaeota follow?
What type of energy metabolism pathway do most Euryarchaeota follow?
- Fermentation
- Methanogenesis (correct)
- Aerobic respiration
- Photosynthesis
What is a common habitat for Haloarchaea?
What is a common habitat for Haloarchaea?
How do Archaeal membranes differ from bacterial membranes?
How do Archaeal membranes differ from bacterial membranes?
What distinguishes the transcription machinery of Archaea from Bacteria?
What distinguishes the transcription machinery of Archaea from Bacteria?
What characteristic makes Haloarchaea able to thrive in saturated salt brine?
What characteristic makes Haloarchaea able to thrive in saturated salt brine?
What powers Eukaryotic Flagella and Cilia?
What powers Eukaryotic Flagella and Cilia?
What is the primary function of Phagocytosis in 'protozoa'?
What is the primary function of Phagocytosis in 'protozoa'?
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in many Algae?
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in many Algae?
What is a key feature of the nucleus in eukaryotic organisms?
What is a key feature of the nucleus in eukaryotic organisms?
Which organelles have their own genome and bacterial-like ribosomes?
Which organelles have their own genome and bacterial-like ribosomes?
What is a characteristic feature of plastids in eukaryotes?
What is a characteristic feature of plastids in eukaryotes?
How are secondary plastids formed in eukaryotes?
How are secondary plastids formed in eukaryotes?
What distinguishes Archaeplastida as a clade?
What distinguishes Archaeplastida as a clade?
