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In which of the following ways do the cell membranes of Archaea differ from the cell membranes found in Bacteria?

A- The Archaea have cell membranes made of ether-linked hydrocarbons which branch, while Bacterial membranes are made of ester-linked fatty acids.

B- The Archaea have cell membranes which contain cellulose as well as fatty acids, while Bacterial cell membranes contain only fatty acids.

C- The Archaea cell membranes have ester-linked fatty acids, while bacterial cell membranes have branching, ether-linked hydrocarbons.

D- The Archaea cell membranes have peptidoglycan embedded in them, while Bacterial cell membranes have chitin embedded in them.

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the answer is A ....
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Answer:

A- The Archaea have cell membranes made of ether-linked hydrocarbons which branch, while Bacterial membranes are made of ester-linked fatty acids.

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