Which of the following statements about archaea is FALSE?
A) They lack peptidoglycan in their cell walls.
B) Some produce methane from carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
C) Some are thermoacidophiles; others are extreme halophiles.
D) They are prokaryotes.
E) They evolved before bacteria.

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Archaea and bacteria are both ancient forms of life, but there is no conclusive evidence that archaea evolved before bacteria. Both groups are thought to have diverged from a common ancestor.

Which of the Following Statements About Archaea Is FALSE