Quiz on Domains of Living Things

What is the common ancestor of Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya?

• A single-celled organism

• A multicellular organism

• A virus

• A plant

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which of the following is a type of Archaea?

• Cyanobacteria

• Thermococcus

• Slime molds

• Diplomonads

What are plasmids in prokaryotic cells?

• Regions where DNA resides

• Circles of DNA apart from the chromosome

• Structures that synthesize proteins

• Projections made of protein

What is the composition of the cell wall in gram-positive bacteria?

• Thin layer of peptidoglycan

• Thick layer of peptidoglycan

• No peptidoglycan

• Thin layer of cellulose

Which of the following are facultative anaerobes?

• Test tube A

• Test tube B

• Test tube C

• Test tube D

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

What is a common cause of food poisoning mentioned in the text?

• A) E. coli

• B) Salmonella enterica

• C) Listeria

• D) Bacillus cereus

Which group is closely interacting with eukaryotes?

• A) Cyanobacteria

• B) Proteobacteria

• C) Spirochetes

• D) Chlamydias

What is the surface area of a cube with sides of length 3?

• 54

• 27

• 18

• 9

Which process is regulated by bacteria according to the text?

• Photosynthesis

• Nutrient cycles

• Respiration

• Fermentation

Which microbe is responsible for making streptomycin?

• Penicillium

• Streptomyces

• E. coli

• Lactobacillus