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What is the optimal growth temperature for Thermoproteus sp.?
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?
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?
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?
Which group of organisms is characterized by the presence of flagella and the ability to live in anaerobic environments?
What is the term for the process by which Myxomycota (acellular slime molds) feed?
What is the term for the process by which Myxomycota (acellular slime molds) feed?
Which group of organisms is characterized by the presence of lysosomes?
Which group of organisms is characterized by the presence of lysosomes?
What is the term for the fruiting bodies produced by Myxomycota?
What is the term for the fruiting bodies produced by Myxomycota?
Which group of organisms is closely related to animals?
Which group of organisms is closely related to animals?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from others?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from others?
Which group of organisms was not accommodated by the early classification system?
Which group of organisms was not accommodated by the early classification system?
Who is credited with the discovery of archaea as a distinct group of organisms?
Who is credited with the discovery of archaea as a distinct group of organisms?
What is the term for the study of evolutionary relationships between organisms?
What is the term for the study of evolutionary relationships between organisms?
What is the name of the classification system that recognizes five kingdoms of life?
What is the name of the classification system that recognizes five kingdoms of life?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes archaea from bacteria?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes archaea from bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
What is the term for the system of classification that uses a hierarchical ranking system?
What is the term for the system of classification that uses a hierarchical ranking system?
Which feature is characteristic of organisms in the Domain Archaea?
Which feature is characteristic of organisms in the Domain Archaea?
Which of the following is NOT a typical environment for extremophiles?
Which of the following is NOT a typical environment for extremophiles?
What distinguishes a eukaryotic cell from a prokaryotic cell?
What distinguishes a eukaryotic cell from a prokaryotic cell?
Which kingdom includes organisms that can be both autotrophic and heterotrophic?
Which kingdom includes organisms that can be both autotrophic and heterotrophic?
What is a key function of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
What is a key function of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
Which cellular structure is found exclusively in eukaryotic cells but never in prokaryotic cells?
Which cellular structure is found exclusively in eukaryotic cells but never in prokaryotic cells?
What type of reproduction is common between both archaea and bacteria?
What type of reproduction is common between both archaea and bacteria?
Which term refers to archaea that thrive in extremely salty environments?
Which term refers to archaea that thrive in extremely salty environments?
