Archaea

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Characteristics of...

Prokaryotic

The cell wall is composed of proteins

Reproduce asexually by binary fission and sexually by conjugation

Live in extremophiles

Nonpathogenic

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How are archaea different from eubacteria?

Different cell wall composition

They often live in extreme environments

Cell membrane structure is different

Methods of protein synthesis differ

RNA molecules are different

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What are some examples of archaea?

Acidophiles, halophiles, and thermophiles.

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Thermophiles

Live in extreme heat (e.g. hot springs, thermal vents deep in the oceans)

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Halophiles

Live in high salt environments (The Dead Sea)

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Acidophiles

Live in highly acidic environments