Question

Archaea are often described as hybrid organisms having some features that are similar to bacteria and some that are similar to eukaryotes. Provide two examples that illustrate the similarity of archaea to bacteria; list two examples of their similarity to eukaryotes.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Archae and bacteria are similar to each other in that

1. They are both prokaryotes meaning they do not have membrane bound nuclei and organelles.

2. Presence of flagella in both that helps them to move in their environment by propelling them. The flawless are threadlike structures used for movement

Archae and eukaryotes are similar in that

1. At the molecular level, they use the same molecular machines eukaryotes use in DNA synthesis and other processes

2. Some eukaryotes and the archae use asexual reproduction

Both some studies noted that archea are closely related to the bacteria than to eukarya