How is life divided into three major domains?
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The question is asking about the classification of life into three major domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. It seeks to understand their similarities, differences, and characteristics, particularly in relation to organization and biological structures.
Answer
Life is divided into Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Life is divided into three major domains based on cellular structure: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Archaea and Bacteria are prokaryotic, lacking a membrane-bound nucleus, while Eukarya consists of organisms with eukaryotic cells containing a nucleus.
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Life is divided into three major domains based on cellular structure: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Archaea and Bacteria are prokaryotic, lacking a membrane-bound nucleus, while Eukarya consists of organisms with eukaryotic cells containing a nucleus.
More Information
The three-domain system classifies organisms based on differences in ribosomal RNA genes, reflecting evolutionary relationships. This system has provided a more accurate organization compared to the previous five-kingdom system.
Sources
- Three-domain system - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- How are the three domains of life related to each other? | Socratic - socratic.org
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