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What is a common method used to determine the relatedness of organisms based on their genetic material?
What is a common method used to determine the relatedness of organisms based on their genetic material?
- Proteobacteria
- LUCA
- Arg operons
- Sigma factors
- Phylogeny (correct)
Which type of bacteria is known for its ability to form endospores as a survival mechanism?
Which type of bacteria is known for its ability to form endospores as a survival mechanism?
- Firmicutes (correct)
- Proteobacteria
- Gamma proteobacteria
- Actinobacteria
- Tenericutes
Which factor plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression in bacteria by binding to RNA polymerase?
Which factor plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression in bacteria by binding to RNA polymerase?
- LUCA
- Species richness
- Marker genes
- Sigma factors (correct)
- Arg operons
What is the term for the total number of viable bacterial cells per unit volume in a sample?
What is the term for the total number of viable bacterial cells per unit volume in a sample?
Which bacterial group is responsible for nitrogen fixation, aiding in converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form?
Which bacterial group is responsible for nitrogen fixation, aiding in converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form?
Which process involves aligning sequences of DNA, RNA, or protein to identify similarities between them?
Which process involves aligning sequences of DNA, RNA, or protein to identify similarities between them?
Which microbial group is characterized by having a cell wall structure that includes an outer membrane?
Which microbial group is characterized by having a cell wall structure that includes an outer membrane?
Which term refers to the specific study of how genes function within prokaryotic cells?
Which term refers to the specific study of how genes function within prokaryotic cells?
In microbial ecology, what does species richness refer to?
In microbial ecology, what does species richness refer to?
What is the term for the common ancestor of all life on Earth?
What is the term for the common ancestor of all life on Earth?
