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What are the three domains?

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Eukarya
Bacteria
Archaea

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What is the definition of taxonomy?

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The practice of classifying living things.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Cells with membrane bound organelles including a nucleus.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Cells that lack a membrane bound nucleus and organelles.
They are always unicellular.

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What are the characteristics of eukarya?

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Can be uni or multi cellular
Have a membrane bound nucleus and organelles
Sexually reproduce

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What are the characteristics of bacteria?

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Prokaryotic — unicellular and lack a membrane bound nucleus and organelles
Asexually reproduce

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What are the characteristics of archaea?

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Prokaryotic — unicellular and lack a membrane bound nucleus and organelles
Asexually reproduce
Distinctive plasma membrane and cell wall chemistry

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