domains and phylogeny Flashcards

1
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what is artificial classification

A

observable feats

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2
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what is convergent evolution

A

similar features but different evolutionary routes
similar due to same environment

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3
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what is natural classification

A

based on homolgy

used to use anatomical and morpholgy

now use molecular evidence
-dna sequence

see evolutionary relationships (phylogeny)

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4
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what are the 3 domains

A

eukarya
bacteria
archaea

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5
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what is phylogenetic tree

A

shows degree of difference between 2 species
-time since shared common ancestor

branch point = where genetic difference occured

longer branch = more changes

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5
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bacteria v archaea + eukaryotae

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different membrane
different flagella structure
different RNA polymerase
no proteins v proteins to gen material
different dna replication mech

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