Archaea are characterized by several unique structural and metabolic features that confer an ability to grow in extreme environments, or those in which energy availability is too low to support growth of bacteria or eukaryotes

What are four metabolic capabilities that Archaea possess that enable them to survive in
extreme environments on Earth such as hydrothermal vents, acid mine water, the rumens of
cows, or salty waters?
What will be an ideal response?


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