One factor that seems to aid in maintaining lipid stability in hyperthermophilic Archaea is that dibiphytanyl tetraether lipids form a(n)
A) interlocking bilayer cytoplasmic membrane.
B) covalently bonded monolayer cytoplasmic membrane.
C) interlocking lattice with the cell wall.
D) pseudomembrane immediately inside the cytoplasmic membrane.

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Dibiphytanyl tetraether lipids form a covalently bonded monolayer cytoplasmic membrane in hyperthermophilic Archaea, which aids in maintaining lipid stability in extreme temperatures. This unique structure also contributes to the membrane's resistance to extreme pH, pressure, and salinity.

One Factor That Seems to Aid in Maintaining Lipid Stability