Practice Questions - Taxonomy - Honors Biology

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What is the domain that includes one kingdom of chemosynthetic prokaryotes whose ribosomes and RNA Polymerases are similar to those of Eukaryotes?

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Archaea

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Which kingdom includes Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and most other prokaryotes commonly found on and in the human body?

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Eubacteria

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What adaptation found in mosses and liverworts is absent in their green algae ancestors?

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Cuticle

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What is the correct scientific name for the White Oak Tree?

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Quercus alba

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To which domain does the kingdom Eubacteria belong?

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Bacteria

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

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What is the primary difference between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria?

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Eubacteria have peptidoglycan in their cell walls, while Archaebacteria do not.

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What is a cuticle in plants?

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A waxy layer that helps prevent water loss.

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What is the significance of scientific naming (binomial nomenclature)?

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It provides a universal naming system for organisms, reducing confusion.

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What is the role of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?

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They are the site of protein synthesis.