Which of the following contribute(s) to the differences between the Archaea and the bacteria?

A. Archaea have isopranyl glycerol ethers rather than fatty acid esters in their membrane lipids.
B. Archaea lack muramic acid.
C. Archaea differ from bacteria in their tRNA composition, ribosome structure, and antibiotic sensitivity.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

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