habitat
What is the name of the archaebacteria that can live in 100 degrees celsius or more?
Thermophiles
What do lack in terms of structure?
interior membranes, and organelles
Archaeabacteria do not need these items to survive...
water and sunlight
Why are archaebacteria are the best source for enzymes and proteins?
because they work at very high temperatures
Where does the word archaea mean in Greek?
ancient or primitive
What are 2 out of the 7 places archaebacteria are located at?
geysers, volcanic vents, oceans, oil wells, acidic waters, swamps, and sewage
Instead of fatty acids, they contain ________?
hydrocarbons
What is 1, of the 2 different ways listed, archaea obtains energy?
sulfur or sunlight
What elements are recycled throughout habitats they are located in?
carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur
Name 1 thing that archaean species CAN'T do?
photosynthesis
What is the percentage of archeabacteria in ocean waters?
20%
Most primary parts of archaea consist of?
cytoplasm, cell membrane, and cell wall
What process is used during cell division?
binary fission
Their ability to tolerate extreme conditions helps researchers learn about the ________, ________, and ________.
climatic conditions, environment, and their survival on ancient earth.
When did archaea emerge?
3.5 billion years ago
What is the name of the archeabacteria that lives in extremely salty environments?
Halophiles
What are 1 of the 3 shapes of archaeabacteria?
spherical, rod shaped, or spiral
How do archaeabacteria gain energy?
convert hydrogen and carbon dioxide into methane
What can methane production can contribute to...
global warming
True or False?
There are known dangerous species of archaeabacteria?
false