Archaea: Characteristics and Types
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What is the optimal growth temperature for Thermoproteus sp.?

  • 25°C
  • 85°C (correct)
  • 95°C
  • 45°C
  • Which kingdom is characterized by the presence of a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

  • Protista
  • Archaea
  • Fungi
  • Eukarya (correct)
  • What is the primary mode of nutrition for the kingdom Plantae?

  • Photosynthesis (correct)
  • Absorption
  • Ingestion
  • Decomposition
  • Which group of organisms is characterized by the presence of flagella and the ability to live in anaerobic environments?

    <p>Archaea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which Myxomycota (acellular slime molds) feed?

    <p>Phagocytosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of organisms is characterized by the presence of lysosomes?

    <p>Animalia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the fruiting bodies produced by Myxomycota?

    <p>Sporangia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of organisms is closely related to animals?

    <p>Fungi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from others?

    <p>Presence of nuclei and cytoskeletons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of organisms was not accommodated by the early classification system?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the discovery of archaea as a distinct group of organisms?

    <p>Dr. Carl Woese (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of evolutionary relationships between organisms?

    <p>Genealogy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the classification system that recognizes five kingdoms of life?

    <p>Five Kingdom System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic that distinguishes archaea from bacteria?

    <p>Vastly different genetic makeup (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Absence of cytoskeletons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the system of classification that uses a hierarchical ranking system?

    <p>Rank System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is characteristic of organisms in the Domain Archaea?

    <p>Living in extreme environments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical environment for extremophiles?

    <p>Moderate temperature soils (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a eukaryotic cell from a prokaryotic cell?

    <p>Having a membrane-bound nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom includes organisms that can be both autotrophic and heterotrophic?

    <p>Protists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key function of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?

    <p>Fixing nitrogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular structure is found exclusively in eukaryotic cells but never in prokaryotic cells?

    <p>Mitochondria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reproduction is common between both archaea and bacteria?

    <p>Binary fission (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to archaea that thrive in extremely salty environments?

    <p>Halophiles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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