Domains of Life Knowledge Check

What are the THREE domains in the classification of life?

• Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya

• Protista, Eubacteria, Animalia

• Archaea, Plants, Eukarya

• Fungi, Bacteria, Archaea

Which scientist is recognized for developing the three domains of life system?

• Aristotle

• Carl Woese

• Carolus Linnaeus

• Robert Hooke

Which domain is characterized by multi-cellular organisms?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Fungi

Which statement about bacteria is CORRECT?

• All bacteria are prokaryotes

• All bacteria are eukaryotes

• All bacteria are autotrophs

• All bacteria are heterotrophs

Which characteristic do ALL members of the Eukarya domain have in common?

• Cell walls made of cellulose

• They are multicellular

• Cells with a nucleus

• They are heterotrophs

The Archaea domain has organisms that are non-pathogenic and live in extreme environments.

• True

• False

MOST living organisms are found in the domain Eukarya.

• True

• False

11. Which domains are prokaryotic? Select the correct pair.

• Bacteria and Archaea

• Bacteria and Eukarya

• Archaea and Eukarya

• Eukarya and Protista

What are the THREE domains in the classification of life?

• Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya

• Protista, Eubacteria, Animalia

• Archaea, Plants, Eukarya

• Fungi, Bacteria, Archaea

Halophiles are organisms that thrive in high salt concentrations. To which domain do they belong?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Protista