The Tree of Life

Question 1

What are the 2 distinct types of cells?

Answer 1

Prokaryote and Eukaryote

Question 2

What are the 2 main domains of prokaryote cells?

Answer 2

Bacteria and Archaea

Question 3

What is the main domain of eukaryote cells?

Answer 3

Eukarya

Question 4

What are the 3 main differences between prokaryote and eukaryote cells?

Answer 4

1. The location of their DNA (prokaryote’s DNA is in a nucleoid, eukaryotes DNA is in a nucleus)
2. Membrane-bound organelles (only eukaryotes have organelles)
3. Size (eukaryotes are usually much larger)

Question 5

What is Candidate Pyhla Radiation (CPR)

Answer 5

A new domain of cells that lack lack the metabolic pathways (flexibility) of bacteria