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What distinguishes Eukarya from Bacteria and Archaea?
What distinguishes Eukarya from Bacteria and Archaea?
- Absence of ribosomal RNA
- Single-celled structure
- Presence of a nucleoid
- Presence of a nucleus (correct)
How do Archaea differ from Bacteria despite their similar appearance?
How do Archaea differ from Bacteria despite their similar appearance?
- Presence of a nucleus
- Different metabolic processes
- Lack of cell walls
- Different genes for managing and reading out their DNA (correct)
What classification system was used before the introduction of the three domain system?
What classification system was used before the introduction of the three domain system?
- Phyla
- Kingdoms (correct)
- Families
- Orders
What is taxonomy primarily concerned with?
What is taxonomy primarily concerned with?
Which component of taxonomy involves determining the distinguishing characteristics of taxonomic groups?
Which component of taxonomy involves determining the distinguishing characteristics of taxonomic groups?
What is the primary basis for plant and animal classification in phenetic classification?
What is the primary basis for plant and animal classification in phenetic classification?
Why is morphology considered somewhat useful for prokaryotes in classification?
Why is morphology considered somewhat useful for prokaryotes in classification?
What is a phenotype based on in organisms?
What is a phenotype based on in organisms?
What does cladistics focus on in classifying organisms into groups (clades)?
What does cladistics focus on in classifying organisms into groups (clades)?
Why is the assessment of genetic exchange not useful for classifying prokaryotes?
Why is the assessment of genetic exchange not useful for classifying prokaryotes?
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