Which Statement About Prokaryotic Archaea Is False

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which statement about prokaryotic archaea is false?

• A) Some species inhabit environments with extreme salinity and low oxygen.
• B) Their cell walls contain peptidoglycan, a unique archaeal feature.
• C) Their ribosomes differ from those of eukaryotes.
• D) Some species are obligate anaerobes that produce most of the atmospheric methane.
• E) Some species thrive at 75  C heat and become metabolically inactive at 55  C (131  F).

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing through hormone secretion.

Neuroendocrine Cells

Neurons that produce neurohormones.

Neurohormones

Hormones produced by neuroendocrine cells; transported down axons and released into interstitial fluid; common in invertebrates; in vertebrates, the hypothalamus produces neurohormones.

Interstitial Fluid

A fluid that fills the spaces between cells in tissues, providing nutrients and removing waste from cells.