Archaea are resistant to damage by harsh conditions because their membrane lipids,unlike those of bacteria and eukaryotes,have
A)ether linkages
B)ester linkages
C)fatty acid chains
D)isoprene chains
E)peptidoglycan

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Archaea have membrane lipids with ether linkages, which are more stable and resistant to harsh conditions compared to ester linkages found in bacteria and eukaryotes. This property allows archaea to survive in extreme environments such as hot springs and high-salt environments.

Archaea Are Resistant to Damage by Harsh Conditions Because Their