Bacteriorhodopsin is a light-sensitive pigment found in ____ archaeans and used to supply energy for ____ production.
A) halophilic; ATP
B) thermophilic; carbohydrate
C) methanogenic; methane
D) halophilic; carbohydrate
E) thermophilic; ATP

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Bacteriorhodopsin is found in halophilic (salt-loving) archaeans and is used to convert light energy into chemical energy, specifically for ATP production.

Bacteriorhodopsin Is a Light-Sensitive Pigment Found in ____ Archaeans and Used