Q3 / 180 · NEET 2014 · Botany

Archaebacteria differs from eubacteria in:

  • Correct answer
    A
    Cell membrane structure
  • B
    Mode of nutrition
  • C
    Cell shape
  • D
    Mode of reproduction

Solution

The Kingdom Monera encompass all prokaryotic, unicellular, organisms. This has been further divided into many groups, Cyanobacteria, Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, etc. 

The Archaebacteria are differentiated from other bacteria on the basis of their different cellular features. They show the presence of branched chain lipids in cell membrane than eubacteria. That increases tolerance against adverse conditions. They are called extremophiles.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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