Question

Students research unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that live in harsh environments such as volcanic hot springs, brine pools and anaerobic black organic mud. Which of these groups are the students most likely researching?

Answer 1

Archaebacteria is a group of single-celled prokaryotic organisms that have distinct molecular characteristics separating them from bacteria as well as from eukaryotes. These archaebacteria are special since they live in some of the most harsh habitats such as volcanic hot springs, brine pools and anaerobic black organic mud. Archaebacteria differ from other bacteria in having a different cell wall structure and this feature is responsible for their survival in extreme conditions.