The Tree of Life Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 domains of life?
A
- Bacteria
- Archea
- Eukaryota
2
Q
The process of change that results in new species.
A
Evolution
3
Q
Categorization according to shared characteristics
A
Linnean Taxonomy
4
Q
Studies the evolutionary history & relationships among organisms
A
Phylogenetics
5
Q
These cannot tolerate large mutations and mutate slowly
A
Ribosomal RNA
rRNA
6
Q
____ are groups that share an immediate common ancestor that is not shared by any other group
A
Sister taxa
7
Q
Any eukaryote that is not a plant, animal or fungi
A
Protist
