3 Domains of Life

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya.

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Which domain includes organisms that are prokaryotic?

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Bacteria and Archaea.

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What is a prokaryote?

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An organism whose cells lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

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What is a eukaryote?

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An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

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Which domain is known for extremophiles?

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Archaea.

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What type of organisms are found in the domain Eukarya?

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Plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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What is the defining feature of the domain Eukarya?

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The presence of a nucleus in their cells.

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Give an example of an organism from the Bacteria domain.

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E. coli.

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What is the main difference between Bacteria and Archaea?

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Their genetic and biochemical characteristics.

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What type of cell structure do all members of the domain Bacteria have?

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Prokaryotic cell structure.