Assume a single-celled organism was discovered in water above 100°C. On closer inspection, it is determined that this organism is classified under the Archaea domain. Given this information, this organism most likely has:A.a peptidoglycan layer in its cell wall.B.a circular chromosome.C.telomeres.D.an endoplasmic reticulum.
Question
Assume a single-celled organism was discovered in water above 100°C. On closer inspection, it is determined that this organism is classified under the Archaea domain. Given this information, this organism most likely has:A.a peptidoglycan layer in its cell wall.B.a circular chromosome.C.telomeres.D.an endoplasmic reticulum.
Solution
The organism most likely has a circular chromosome.
Here's why:
A. Archaea do not have peptidoglycan in their cell walls. This is a characteristic of bacteria.
B. Archaea, like bacteria, typically have a single, circular chromosome. This is in contrast to eukaryotes, which have multiple, linear chromosomes.
C. Telomeres are found at the ends of linear chromosomes, which are a characteristic of eukaryotes, not archaea.
D. An endoplasmic reticulum is an organelle found in eukaryotic cells, not in archaea.
So, given the options, the most likely characteristic of this archaea organism is a circular chromosome.
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