In Which of These are Archaea and Bacteria Significantly Different

Question

In which of these are Archaea and Bacteria significantly different?
A)cell size
B)chromosome size and organization
C)lack of a membrane-enclosed nucleus
D)membrane lipid structure
E)possessesion of membrane enclosed organelles

Accepted Answer

Archaea and Bacteria differ significantly in their membrane lipid structure, with Archaea having isoprene-based ether linkages in their phospholipids and Bacteria having fatty acid-based ester linkages in their phospholipids. This difference has important implications for the stability and function of their cell membranes.