A Mass of Cells Is Found in the Sediment Surrounding

question 62

Multiple Choice

A mass of cells is found in the sediment surrounding a thermal vent in the ocean floor. The salinity in the area is quite high. Microscopic examination of the cells reveals no evidence of membrane-enclosed organelles. This cell would be classified as a

• A) eukaryotic cell.
• B) prokaryotic cell.
• C) member of domain Archaea or Bacteria.
• D) Both a and c
• E) Both b and c

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