Archaea & Bacteria

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What is the main difference between Archaea and Bacteria?

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Most archaea are extremophiles, while bacteria live in moderate environments.

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What domain do bacteria belong to?

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Bacteria belong to the domain Bacteria.

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Are all bacteria harmful?

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False, not all bacteria are bad; many are beneficial.

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What type of organisms are bacteria?

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Bacteria are unicellular prokaryotic organisms.

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What is a characteristic of Archaea?

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Archaea often live in extreme environments, such as hot springs or salt lakes.

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What shape can bacteria be?

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Bacteria can be rod-shaped, cocci (spherical), or spiral-shaped.

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What is the structure of bacterial DNA?

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Bacterial DNA is typically circular.

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What is a prokaryote?

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A prokaryote is a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus.

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What is an extremophile?

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An extremophile is an organism that thrives in extreme environmental conditions.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission.