Test 2 Chapters 17 & 18 Flashcards
What are the three different domains of cells
Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya
What are the four different kingdoms
Plants, Animals, Fungi, and Protist
Archaea and Bacteria are classified as what type of cell
Prokaryotes
Are prokaryotes single or multi celled organisms
single celled
Name all four characteristics of prokaryotes
No nucleus, no organelles, small, and simple
What is a nickname for the domain archaea
The Extremists
What is a Halophile?
Salt lovers
Name four prokaryotes in the domain archaea
Halophile, Thermophile, Cryophile, Methanogens
Where can halophiles be found?
Dead sea, salt lakes, sea salts
What are Thermophiles
Heat lovers
Where can thermophiles be found
sea vents, geysers
What are Cryophiles
Cold lovers
Where can cryophiles be found
glaciers
What does a methanogen produce
methane gas (CH4)
name 3 characteristics found in methanogens
Anaerobic (can live without oxygen),