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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?
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?
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?
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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In microbial ecology, what does species richness refer to?
In microbial ecology, what does species richness refer to?
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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?
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