classification Flashcards

(10 cards)

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phylogeny

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investigates the evolutionary history of 2 groups and can specify how closely related they are

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molecular phylogeny

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investigating similarities of molecules like DNA & RNA base sequences and primary protein structure of different organisms
between 2 groups to see how closely related they are

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3
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how can you tell how closely related 2 organisms are by MP

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The more similar their molecules like DNA base sequences, the more recent the common ancestor they share

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4
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what does DNA sequencing allow you to compare

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the genotypes of organisms, which can allow you to see how closely related they are

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5
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describe the binomial system of classification

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-scientific name given to each species
-consists of their GENUS and SPECIES
-universally identified
-Genus is capitalised, species isnt, both are italicised

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6
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do archea have prokaryotic cells?

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yes, no true nucleus or membrane bound organelles

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7
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what type of DNA do archea have

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circular

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8
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which ribosomes do archea have

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70S

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9
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Do archea have histones

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yes

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10
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do archea have cell walls and are they made of peptidoglycan?

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yes, not made of peptidoglycan

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