Branched chain of lipids occur in the cell membranes of

Archaebacteria

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Mycoplasma

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Actinomycetes

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Streptomyces

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Solution

The correct option is C Archaebacteria
Archaebacteria are the primitive bacteria. The cell membrane of this organism possess glycolipids, glycoproteins and amino acids which are linked through the ether linkage. This network of the branched lipids provide protection to the organism and allows the organism to live in extreme conditions.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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