Archaea Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cell type of Archaea?
A
Prokaryotic
2
Q
Is archaea unicellular or multicellular?
A
Unicellular
3
Q
What is the metabolism of archaea?
A
Autotrophs and heterotrophs
4
Q
Does archaea have a cell wall?
A
Yes
5
Q
Archaea vs. Bacteria
A
- archaea and bacteria are * similar * in shape and size
- they are VERY * different *since they are in different domains!
- different DNA, macromolecules in the wall, and metabolic pathways
- The composition of the cell wall
6
Q
What can archaea also be called?
A
Archaebacteria
7
Q
Where does archaea live?
A
- they were mainly identified in harsh environments known as EXTREMOPHILES!
8
Q
What are the different types of extremophiles? (Archaea)
A
- Thermophiles - heat lovers
- Methanogens - metabolic reactions produce methane gas
- Halophiles - salt lovers
- Psychrophiles - cold lovers
- Acidophiles - acid lovers
9
Q
Achaean reproduction
A
- archaea usually produces asexually
