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The three domain classification system is based on differences in the structure of:
The three domain classification system is based on differences in the structure of:
The oldest known fossils are the remains of prokaryotes that lived approximately?
The oldest known fossils are the remains of prokaryotes that lived approximately?
3.5 billion years
The definition of a species as 'a group of closely related organisms that can interbreed' applies to:
The definition of a species as 'a group of closely related organisms that can interbreed' applies to:
Why are viruses not included in the three domain classification system?
Why are viruses not included in the three domain classification system?
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Which of these techniques is NOT used for the classification of bacteria?
Which of these techniques is NOT used for the classification of bacteria?
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Different strains of bacteria can be identified by?
Different strains of bacteria can be identified by?
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Which of these are found in all three domains?
Which of these are found in all three domains?
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A non-photosynthetic multicellular organism with cell walls and hyphae belongs to the kingdom?
A non-photosynthetic multicellular organism with cell walls and hyphae belongs to the kingdom?
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Serological testing is used to identify:
Serological testing is used to identify:
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The first step in the identification of a bacterium is?
The first step in the identification of a bacterium is?
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The evolutionary history of a group of organisms can be represented by?
The evolutionary history of a group of organisms can be represented by?
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In the taxonomic hierarchy, a group of similar families is a/an?
In the taxonomic hierarchy, a group of similar families is a/an?
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One method used to detect microorganisms that cannot be cultured in the laboratory is?
One method used to detect microorganisms that cannot be cultured in the laboratory is?
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A scientific name such as Bartonella (Rochalimaea) henselae indicates?
A scientific name such as Bartonella (Rochalimaea) henselae indicates?
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The method currently used to determine phylogenetic relationships between groups of bacteria is?
The method currently used to determine phylogenetic relationships between groups of bacteria is?
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Which of these is NOT a serological test?
Which of these is NOT a serological test?
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Members of the Domain Archaea:
Members of the Domain Archaea:
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All of the following are true about archaea except?
All of the following are true about archaea except?
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Which of the following characterizes the Domain Bacteria?
Which of the following characterizes the Domain Bacteria?
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Which of the following is not used in a routine bacteriology laboratory identification?
Which of the following is not used in a routine bacteriology laboratory identification?
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Which of the following is true about the members of Kingdom Fungi?
Which of the following is true about the members of Kingdom Fungi?
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All of the following are true about the members of the Kingdom Plantae except?
All of the following are true about the members of the Kingdom Plantae except?
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All of the following are true about the members of the Kingdom Animalia except?
All of the following are true about the members of the Kingdom Animalia except?
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What is the phylogenetic classification of the Domain Bacteria based on?
What is the phylogenetic classification of the Domain Bacteria based on?
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A bacterial species differs from a species of eukaryotic organisms in that a bacterial species?
A bacterial species differs from a species of eukaryotic organisms in that a bacterial species?
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Which of the following is the best evidence for a three-domain system?
Which of the following is the best evidence for a three-domain system?
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Into which group would you place a multicellular heterotroph with chitin cell walls?
Into which group would you place a multicellular heterotroph with chitin cell walls?
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Which of the following is not based on nucleic-acid hybridization?
Which of the following is not based on nucleic-acid hybridization?
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The phylogenetic classification of bacteria is based on?
The phylogenetic classification of bacteria is based on?
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All of the following could have been the reasons for classifying the viruses into one of the three domains except?
All of the following could have been the reasons for classifying the viruses into one of the three domains except?
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Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology differs from Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology in that the former?
Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology differs from Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology in that the former?
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Which of the following is in the correct order from the most general to the most specific?
Which of the following is in the correct order from the most general to the most specific?
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Protist is a diverse group of organisms that are similar in?
Protist is a diverse group of organisms that are similar in?
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Yeasts belong to the Kingdom?
Yeasts belong to the Kingdom?
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In the scientific name Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobacter is the?
In the scientific name Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobacter is the?
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The arrangement of organisms into taxa?
The arrangement of organisms into taxa?
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Bacteria and Archaea are similar in which of the following?
Bacteria and Archaea are similar in which of the following?
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You could identify an unknown bacterium by all of the following except?
You could identify an unknown bacterium by all of the following except?
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Serological testing is based on the fact that?
Serological testing is based on the fact that?
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Which of the following indicates that two organisms are closely related?
Which of the following indicates that two organisms are closely related?
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Organism A has 70 moles % G+C and organism B has 40 moles % G+C. Which of the following can be concluded from these data?
Organism A has 70 moles % G+C and organism B has 40 moles % G+C. Which of the following can be concluded from these data?
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Nucleic acid hybridization is based on the fact that?
Nucleic acid hybridization is based on the fact that?
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One of the most popular taxonomic tools is DNA fingerprinting to develop profiles of organisms. These profiles provide direct information about?
One of the most popular taxonomic tools is DNA fingerprinting to develop profiles of organisms. These profiles provide direct information about?
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Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) has become a valuable tool for environmental microbiologists for all of the following reasons except?
Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) has become a valuable tool for environmental microbiologists for all of the following reasons except?
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A clone is?
A clone is?
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Into which group would you place a photosynthetic cell that lacks a nucleus enclosed in a nuclear membrane?
Into which group would you place a photosynthetic cell that lacks a nucleus enclosed in a nuclear membrane?
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You discovered a unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and peptidoglycan in its wall. You suspect the organism is in the group of?
You discovered a unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and peptidoglycan in its wall. You suspect the organism is in the group of?
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Which of the following criteria is most useful in determining whether two organisms are related?
Which of the following criteria is most useful in determining whether two organisms are related?
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Into which group would you place a unicellular organism that has 70S ribosomes and a peptidoglycan cell wall?
Into which group would you place a unicellular organism that has 70S ribosomes and a peptidoglycan cell wall?
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Into which group would you place a multicellular organism that has a mouth and lives inside the human liver?
Into which group would you place a multicellular organism that has a mouth and lives inside the human liver?
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Grouping organisms into categories to highlight similarities is called?
Grouping organisms into categories to highlight similarities is called?
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Historically, eukaryotic organisms that didn't fit into other kingdoms were placed by the scientists into which kingdom?
Historically, eukaryotic organisms that didn't fit into other kingdoms were placed by the scientists into which kingdom?
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Amino acid sequencing provides direct information about?
Amino acid sequencing provides direct information about?
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What process can be used to increase the amount of microbial DNA to levels that can be tested by gel electrophoresis?
What process can be used to increase the amount of microbial DNA to levels that can be tested by gel electrophoresis?
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Mycoplasmas do not have a cell wall, are very small in size, and can pass through standard bacterial filters. They are considered to be related to gram-positive bacteria. Which of the following findings or tests would provide the most compelling evidence for this?
Mycoplasmas do not have a cell wall, are very small in size, and can pass through standard bacterial filters. They are considered to be related to gram-positive bacteria. Which of the following findings or tests would provide the most compelling evidence for this?
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Which is (are) found in all three domains?
Which is (are) found in all three domains?
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Which is (are) found only in prokaryotes?
Which is (are) found only in prokaryotes?
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Study Notes
Three Domain Classification System
- Classification is based on ribosomal structural differences.
- Viruses are excluded as they are acellular and lack a cellular structure.
Fossil Records
- Oldest fossils, approximately 3.5 billion years old, are prokaryotic in nature.
Species Definition
- Eukaryotic species are defined as closely related organisms capable of interbreeding.
Bacterial Classification Techniques
- DNA fingerprinting, rRNA sequencing, and nucleic acid hybridization are techniques for bacterial classification.
- Biochemical testing is NOT used for classification.
Identifying Bacteria
- Serology is the method used to identify different bacterial strains.
- The identification process begins with differential staining.
Genetic Analysis in Classification
- Cladograms represent evolutionary relations among organisms.
- Ribosomal RNA sequencing is crucial for understanding phylogenetic relationships.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
- An order is a group of similar families.
- A bacterial species is defined by shared characteristics rather than interbreeding.
Characteristics of Domains
- Domain Archaea is characterized by organisms often found in extreme environments.
- Bacteria are prokaryotic with ester-linked phospholipids.
Kingdom Characteristics
- Fungi absorb organic matter through their cell walls and are non-photosynthetic.
- Kingdom Plantae members can photosynthesize, while Kingdom Animalia members ingest organic matter.
Nucleic Acid Hybridization
- The process relies on base pairing between complementary DNA strands.
Molecular Techniques
- PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is essential for amplifying microbial DNA for testing.
- Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) is used to study uncultured microbes in their natural environment.
Genetic Relatedness
- Close relatedness in organisms is indicated by similar DNA hybridization patterns.
- Differences in G+C content can suggest unrelatedness between organisms.
Classification and Nomenclature
- Taxonomy categorizes organisms highlighting similarities and differences for systematic understanding.
- Historically, organisms that did not fit established kingdoms were classified in the kingdom Protista.
Cloning and Molecular Profiling
- Clones consist of genetically identical cells from a single original cell.
- DNA sequencing provides insights into nucleotide bases for identification and classification.
Mycoplasmas
- Mycoplasmas lack cell walls and are closely related to Gram-positive bacteria based on rRNA sequences.
Cellular Structures
- Structures like 70S ribosomes and plasma membranes are found in all three domains.
- Structures like peptidoglycan are exclusive to prokaryotes and not found in eukaryotic cells.
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Test your knowledge with this review quiz focused on Chapter 10 of Biology. Explore concepts like the three domain classification system, ancient prokaryotes, and the definition of species. Perfect for students preparing for exams or wanting to reinforce their understanding.