classification Flashcards
(10 cards)
phylogeny
investigates the evolutionary history of 2 groups and can specify how closely related they are
molecular phylogeny
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
how can you tell how closely related 2 organisms are by MP
The more similar their molecules like DNA base sequences, the more recent the common ancestor they share
what does DNA sequencing allow you to compare
the genotypes of organisms, which can allow you to see how closely related they are
describe the binomial system of classification
-scientific name given to each species
-consists of their GENUS and SPECIES
-universally identified
-Genus is capitalised, species isnt, both are italicised
do archea have prokaryotic cells?
yes, no true nucleus or membrane bound organelles
what type of DNA do archea have
circular
which ribosomes do archea have
70S
Do archea have histones
yes
do archea have cell walls and are they made of peptidoglycan?
yes, not made of peptidoglycan