Major groups of microorganisms

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Created on: 05-05-17 13:24

Adaptation of archaea to high temperatures is mediated by

Stability of DNA and proteins

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The main component of bacterial cell walls is

Peptidoglycan

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Endospores of bacteria serve for

Survival under extreme conditions

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Which algae are most closely related to plants?

Green algae

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The main feature of a prokaryotic bacterial cell is

The lack of a nucleus

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What group or groups are oomycetes, diatoms, red algae and amoebozoans currently classified as belonging to?

Protists

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The term "Protozoa" literally means "first animals". What is outdated about this name?

Some protozoa can photosynthesise

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What is the range of highest temperatures known currently for the survival and growth of archaea?

100-120 degrees centigrade

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Which statement is true? A: All viruses contain their own nucleic acid polymerases. B: Viruses do not contain their own nucleic acid polymerases. C: Some viruses contain their own nucleic acid polymerases

C: Some viruses contain their own nucleic acid polymerases

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Are these true? A: The protein coat of the virus is called the capsid. B: Viroids lack protein coats

Both true

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Viral replication is

Independent of the cell's chromosomes but dependent on the cell itself

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Major groups of microorganisms