Sulfolobus are archaea that are commonly found in geothermal environments,with an optimum growth temperature of about 80^$\circ$C.Which of the following features allows archaea to thrive at such temperatures? A)Archaea use the heat from their environment to produce ATP. B)Archaea are highly adaptable to changing environmental temperatures. C)Archaeal membranes contain special lipids. D)Archaea have two cell walls which helps prevent heat absorption.

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Archaeal membranes contain special lipids called isoprenoids or ether lipids, which provide greater stability and durability compared to the fatty acids found in bacterial and eukaryotic membranes. This allows archaea to thrive in extreme environments, including high temperatures.

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