Combined Science GCSE
Archaea
What Archaea means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Archaea
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Reference: AQA
Single-celled prokaryotes placed in their own domain, separate from true bacteria, usually living in extreme environments.
Topics that use Archaea
- Classification of living organisms (AQA GCSE)
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