3-3 Pre-Lesson 2 Domains of Life Flashcardizz

Front

Who proposed the three-domain system in 1990?

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Carl Woese

Front

What level of classification is the largest and most broad?

Back

Domain

Front

What is a characteristic of the cell wall in Eukarya when present?

Back

Made of cellulose or chitin

Front

Which domain is known for having the most abundant forms of life?

Back

Bacteria

Front

Which domain includes organisms with double-helix DNA?

Back

Eukarya

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What are the three domains of life?

Back

Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

Front

What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Front

What type of organisms are found in the domain Archaea?

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Extremophiles, such as those living in hot springs or salt lakes.

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What is peptidoglycan?

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A polymer that makes up the cell wall of bacteria.

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What is the significance of the domain classification system?

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It helps in understanding the evolutionary relationships among different organisms.