What is the major difference between the kingdoms Archaea and Bacteria?

A. Archaea are eukaryotic, Bacteria are prokaryotic
B. Archaea can survive in extreme environments, Bacteria cannot
C. Bacteria are multicellular, Archaea are unicellular
D. Archaea are autotrophic, Bacteria are heterotrophic

Answer: Archaea can survive in extreme environments, Bacteria cannot


Additional Information: Archaea are extremophiles, capable of living in extreme conditions such as hot springs and acidic environments, while Bacteria do not typically thrive in such conditions.


Subjects: Biological Classification, Biology

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