Archaea Flashcards
1
Q
T/F: archaea are single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
A
true
2
Q
methane generators
A
methanogens
3
Q
salt lovers
A
extreme halophiles
4
Q
heat lovers
A
extreme thermophiles
5
Q
methanogens are responsible for the methane gas produced in the intestine of animals and for producing – in wetlands
A
swamp gas
6
Q
extremophiles can be found in hot springs and – where the water can reach as high as 80 degrees C
A
hydrothermal vents
7
Q
extremophiles can also thrive in a range of –
A
pH values
