Sulfolobus are archaea that are commonly found in geothermal environments, with an optimum growth temperature of about 80°C. What feature allows archaea to thrive at such temperatures?
A. Archaea are highly adaptable to changing environmental temperatures.
B. Archaeal membranes contain special lipids.
C. Archaea use the heat from their environment to produce ATP.
D. Archaea have two cell walls that helps prevent heat absorption.
Answer: B
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