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In the three-domain system, which statement is true about Archaea?

  1. A
    Archaea completely differ from prokaryotes
  2. B
    Archaea resemble eukarya in all respects
  3. C
    Archaea have some novel features that are absent in other prokaryotes and eukaryotes
  4. D
    Archaea completely differ from both prokaryotes and eukaryotes

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Archaea are prokaryotic like bacteria but possess unique membrane lipids (branched chains) and genetic processes (like transcription and translation) that are more similar to eukaryotes.

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In the three-domain system, which statement is true about Archaea?
A
Archaea completely differ from prokaryotes
B
Archaea resemble eukarya in all respects
C
Archaea have some novel features that are absent in other prokaryotes and eukaryotes
D
Archaea completely differ from both prokaryotes and eukaryotes

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