Which of the following contribute to the ability of archaea to survive in extreme environments?

A) branched hydrocarbons with ether linkages
B) phospholipids with monounsaturated fatty acids
C) hopanoids
D) glycerols
E) both hopanoids and glycerols


A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: Archaeal Cell Walls and Cytoplasmic Membranes
Learning Outcome: 3.28

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