NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Kingdom Monera

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    Archaebacteria differ from eubacteria in                                                     [NEET 2014]

    A) cell membrane structure

    B) mode of nutrition

    C) cell shape

    D) mode of reproduction

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Archeabacteria different from 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 help archaebacteria survive at high temperture and in very acidic or alkaline environment.


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