The following table depicts characteristics of five prokaryotic species (A-E). Use the information in the table to answer the following questions.

-Gram-variable prokaryotes are, sometimes, those without any peptidoglycan. Which two species are most likely to be archaeans?
A) species A and B
B) species A and C
C) species B and E
D) species C and D
E) species C and E

Question

The following table depicts characteristics of five prokaryotic species (A-E). Use the information in the table to answer the following questions.
 
-Gram-variable prokaryotes are, sometimes, those without any peptidoglycan. Which two species are most likely to be archaeans?
A) species A and B 
B) species A and C 
C) species B and E 
D) species C and D 
E) species C and E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species A and B are the most likely to be archaeans because they are Gram-variable prokaryotes, which means they do not have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan. Archaeans are a group of prokaryotes that do not have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan.

The Following Table Depicts Characteristics of Five Prokaryotic Species (A-E)