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Archaebacteria differ from eubacteria in...

Archaebacteria differ from eubacteria in

A

cell membrane structure

B

mode of nutrition

C

cell shape

D

mode of reproduction

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(a) Archaebacteria different form eubacteria in that eubacteria have cell membrane composed mainly of glycerol-ester lipids, while archaebacteria have membrane made up of glycerol-ether lipid. Ether lipids are chemically more resistant then ester lipids. This stability helps archaebacteria to survive at high temperture and in very acidic or alkaline environment.
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