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NEET Biology QUESTION #7266
Question 1
In the light of the three-domain classification of life (Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya), which statement is true about Archaea?
  • Archaea completely differ from both prokaryotes and eukaryotes
  • Archaea completely differ from prokaryotes
  • Archaea resemble Eukarya in all respects
  • Archaea have some novel features that are absent in other prokaryotes and eukaryotes✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
Archaea share some features with prokaryotes (no nucleus, no membrane-bound organelles) and some with eukaryotes (similar RNA polymerase, histones, introns). However, they also possess novel, unique features — such as ether-linked membrane lipids (isoprene-based), unique cell wall chemistry (pseudopeptidoglycan or none), and unique rRNA sequences — not found in other domains.