Question
Download Solution PDFIdentify the Archaebacterium.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Methanobacterium.
Key Points
- Methanobacterium is a genus of microbes in the domain Archaea and is known as archaebacteria. They are methanogens, which means they produce methane as a metabolic byproduct.
- Archaebacteria are known for living in extreme environments, such as hot springs, salt lakes, or in the gut of ruminants where Methanobacterium can be found.
- They have unique properties that differentiate them from other bacteria, such as distinctive ribosomal RNA sequences and unique membrane lipids.
Additional Information
- Acetobacter and Erwinia are types of true bacteria (eubacteria), not archaebacteria.
- Treponema is also a genus of bacteria, known for causing diseases like syphilis and yaws.
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