Which Statement About the Domain Archaea Is False

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the domain Archaea is False?

• A)Genetic prospecting has recently revealed the existence of many previously unknown archean species.
• B)Some archaeans can reduce CO₂ to methane.
• C)The genomes of archaeans are unique, containing no genes that originated within bacteria.
• D)Some archaeans can inhabit solutions that are nearly 30% salt.
• E)Some archaeans are adapted to waters with temperatures above the boiling point.

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