The Archaea That Live in Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vent Ecosystems Are

question 160

Multiple Choice

The archaea that live in deep-sea hydrothermal vent ecosystems are

• A) photoautotrophs.
• B) photoheterotrophs.
• C) chemoautotrophs.
• D) chemoheterotrophs.
• E) nitrifiers.

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Definitions:

Molecular Mechanisms

The specific interactions and processes occurring at a molecular level that result in biological functions and behaviors.

Adaptive Capacity

The ability of a system, community, or individual to adjust to changes, cope with challenges, and recover from disasters.

Dizygotic Development

The process of development of dizygotic (fraternal) twins, where two different eggs are fertilized by two different sperm, leading to genetically distinct siblings.

Epigenetic Molecules

Biological molecules that regulate gene expression without altering the DNA sequence, influencing traits and potentially health outcomes across generations.