BRAINCAKEArchaebacteria and Eubacteria
Archaebacteria are ancient bacteria that live in extreme conditions (extremophiles) such as thermal vents, anaerobic conditions and highly acidic conditions.
They include methanogens such as Methanopyrus kandleri, which grows between 84 and 110°C.
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Key terms in this lesson
- ATP
- Adenosine triphosphate, a nucleotide that acts as the immediate energy source of a cell, releasing energy when hydrolysed to ADP and inorganic phosphate.
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