Tree of Life Flashcards
1
Q
Protein World
A
- catalyze chemical reactions
- BUT unstable + no hereditary
2
Q
DNA World
A
- store genetic info + stable
- BUT no other functions
3
Q
RNA World
A
- catalyze chemical reactions
- store genetic info
- LUCA
4
Q
Animal and Protist Genome
A
1/3 bacteria
1/3 archaea
1/6 novel
1/6 other
5
Q
Origin of Mitochondria
A
bacteria + archaea
- energy
- 2 genomes (nucleus, mitochondria)
6
Q
Genetic Merger
A
1) Feeding
2) Endocytosis
3) Sharing
4) Entrapment
5) Gene Transfer
6) Gene Integration
7
Q
Origin of Chloroplast
A
cyanobacteria + eukaryote
- produce ATP from light
- 3 genomes (nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplast)
8
Q
Secondary Chloroplast
A
Nucleomorph
- partial nucleus with chloroplast
- 4 genomes (2 nuclei, mitochondria, chloroplast)