kingdom of archaea

Question 1

classification of archaea

Answer 1

Structualy similar but biochemically and genetically diferent from bacteria

•Classified mainly based on biochemistry

Question 2

cell structure of archaea

Answer 2

• prokaryotes and unicellular
• Cell membranes contain lipids
and they Thrive in extreme environments

Question 3

explain methanogens

Answer 3

• Methan producing archaea
Methanogens are anaerobic archaea that generate the greenhouse gas methane as a byproduct of their metabolism

Question 4

What is the habitat of Methanogens

Answer 4

• Below the surface of Swamps and marshes
• Sewage disposal plants

Question 5

explain Thermophiles and their habitats

Answer 5

• heat loving archaea
  • Grow best at temperatures labove 80°C
  • Habitats: Hot sulfur Springs, Deep sea vents, volcanoes

Question 6

explain halophiles

Answer 6

• salt loving archaea
• Can live in salt concentrations up to 15%
• Get energy from Organic food molecules and some use light
as a Secondaly energy
source

Question 7

explain acidophiles

Answer 7

• Acid- loving organisms
• Live in acidic environments (PH less than 3) such as drainage from lakes from mining, volcanic craters, etc.

Question 8

explain psychrophiles

Answer 8

• Cold loving
• Found in Antarctic and Arctic oceans
• Grow best at - 10°C to -20C