Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 25 - Bacteria, Archaea, and Viruses - 25.1 - Bacteria and Archaea Are the Two Primary Divisions of Life - 25.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 533: 1

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After the development of advanced microscopes, scientists were able to differentiate between bacteria and archaea by examining their cell walls. Bacteria cell walls consist of a network of peptidoglycan, whilst archaea have a lipid layer held together by ether bonds.

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After the development of advanced microscopes, scientists were able to differentiate between bacteria and archaea by examining their cell walls. Bacteria cell walls consist of a network of peptidoglycan, whilst archaea have a lipid layer held together by ether bonds.
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