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What significant discovery did Woese and Fox make in their 1977 paper?
What significant discovery did Woese and Fox make in their 1977 paper?
- Archaea and Eukarya are sister groups in the tree of life. (correct)
- Prokaryotes consist only of Bacteria.
- All life forms are closely related without distinction.
- Life is divided into prokaryotes and eukaryotes only.
Which statement correctly identifies the organisms found in prokaryotes?
Which statement correctly identifies the organisms found in prokaryotes?
- Bacteria and Fungi
- Bacteria and Archaea (correct)
- Eukarya and Bacteria
- Archaea and Protozoa
What distinguishes Archaea from Bacteria?
What distinguishes Archaea from Bacteria?
- Similar genomic structures
- Unique ecological roles (correct)
- Different types of habitats
- Larger cell size
In the context of the tree of life, which group do Archaea and Eukarya represent?
In the context of the tree of life, which group do Archaea and Eukarya represent?
Which statement about Archaea is correct?
Which statement about Archaea is correct?
Study Notes
Archaea
- The discovery of Archaea in 1977 revolutionized evolutionary biology by showing that life is divided into three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
- Prior to this discovery, it was believed that life was only divided into prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
- Archaea are distinct from Bacteria and Eukarya in terms of cell structure, genomic material, and ecological roles.
- Archaea share a closer evolutionary relationship with Eukarya than Bacteria.
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This quiz explores the discovery and classification of Archaea, which has transformed our understanding of life's diversity. It highlights the unique characteristics that distinguish Archaea from Bacteria and Eukarya, as well as their evolutionary relationships. Test your knowledge on this significant domain of life!
