Biology: Concepts and Investigations
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781260542202
Author: Marielle Hoefnagels
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Higher Education (us)
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Chapter 3.2, Problem 3MC
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
The reason why a biologist may avoid using the term “extremophile prokaryotes” to refer to the domain Archaea.
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The distinctive biochemical characteristics of archaea are best recognized. Extremophiles are individuals in the Archaea phylum who thrive in extremely acidic or basic, hot or cold, or high-pressure situations. Archaea have developed highly distinctive cell membranes and cell walls as a result of evolution to live in these harsh environments. These structures have a different chemical composition than bacteria.
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Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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