Domains, kingdoms or Both? Flashcards
1
Q
What is molecular phylongeny
A
analysis of the genetic material of organisms to establish their evolutionary relationships
2
Q
What are the 3 domains of life
A
Archea (prokaroyte)
Bacteria (prokaroyte)
Eukaryote
3
Q
Why is bacteria different from archea and Eukaryote
A
Different cell membrane
No protein bound to their gentic material
Different mechaniss for DNA replication and for building RNA
4
Q
Why is archea similar to Eukaroytes
A
Similar enzymes (RNA polymerase) for building RNA Similar mechanisms for DNA replication and building RNA