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Lesson 53- Archea
Archaebacteria
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Thermoacidophiles | archaebacteria that live in hot, acidic water and areas surrounding hot springs |
| Methanogens | archaebacteria that are considered anaerobic (cannot live in the presence of oxygen) and live in the intestines of mammals responsible for gas production |
| Halophiles | archaebacteria that live in extremely salty conditions, such as the Dead Sea and the Great Salt Lake, can absorb red-pink light to make water appear pink |
| Antibiotics | substances that are used to fight bacterial infections |
| Enzyme | a protein molecule used to start a specific biochemical reaction |