Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260494570
Author: Raven, Peter
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 4, Problem 4U
Which of the following are differences between bacteria and archaea?
a. The molecular architecture of their cell walls
b. The type of ribosomes found in each
c. Archaea have an internal membrane system that bacteria lack.
d. Both a and b are correct.
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Chapter 4 Solutions
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