10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a major domain of life?
Fungi
What type of organisms live under extreme circumstances?
Extremophiles
What type of organisms use chemosynthesis?
Prokaryotes
What is the hereditary information stored in?
Double-strand DNA molecules
What are orthologs?
Genes that were created from one ancestral gene after speciation in different species
What type of environment do extremophiles live in?
Extreme conditions
What are the simple molecules that can form the molecules of life?
Methane, hydrogen, ammonia, water
Which domain of life is our common ancestor?
Prokaryotes: Archaea
What is the term for genes that were created from one ancestral gene after speciation in different species?
Orthologs
What is the term for genes that were created from one ancestral gene and are active in one organism?
Paralogs
Test your knowledge on extremophiles and the fascinating world of organisms that thrive in extreme environments. Learn about the three major domains of life, including eukaryotes, prokaryotes (bacteria), and archaea. Discover how hydrothermal vents and hot springs play a role in the evolution of these unique organisms. Explore the different types of extremophiles and the extreme circumstances in which they can survive.
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