Practice question
Question
An archaebacterium survives in an extremely salty habitat. Which combination correctly identifies it and explains its survival?
Explanation
Archaebacteria living in extremely salty areas are called halophiles. Their cell-wall structure differs from that of other bacteria, and this difference helps them survive under extreme conditions.
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