How does the plasma membrane of bacteria and archaea differ?

A) Archaea build only lipid monolayers.
B) Bacteria have phospholipids built from branched fatty acids.
C) Archaea have phospholipids built from branched fatty acids.
D) Bacteria build only lipid monolayers.
E) Archaea have phospholipids built from linear fatty acids.


Answer: C

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