Which of the following statements concerning archaea in the microbiome is correct?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Methanogens, a type of archaea, are indeed associated with anaerobic regions of the human body such as the gut and gingival pockets, where they play roles in digestion and oral health. This demonstrates that archaea can be commensal with humans, contrary to the notion that they only thrive in extreme environments or that the human body is hostile to all archaea. Additionally, archaeal ribosomes differ from bacterial ribosomes, making the treatment of archaeal infections with antibiotics targeting bacterial ribosomes (translation inhibitors) ineffective.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Archaea in the Microbiome