Asked by Dominique Jordan on May 10, 2024
Verified
List the characteristics of the Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya and identify examples for each.
Archaea
A domain of single-celled microorganisms that are genetically distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes, often found in extreme environments.
Bacteria
Single-celled microorganisms with a wide range of functions, from causing disease to aiding in digestion and nutrient cycling.
Eukarya
One of the three domains of life, comprised of organisms with cells that contain a nucleus, including animals, plants, fungi, and protists.
- Understand the various environments and traits of different bacteria, encompassing Euryarchaeota.
- Understand the contrasting structural and functional aspects of various bacterial cells and their relevance to medical science and ecological systems.
Verified Answer
Archaea example is Methanospirillum hungata .
Bacteria example is Escherichia coli.
Eukarya example is Plasmodium falciparum.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the various environments and traits of different bacteria, encompassing Euryarchaeota.
- Understand the contrasting structural and functional aspects of various bacterial cells and their relevance to medical science and ecological systems.
Related questions
Which Archaea Have the Ability to Carry Out a Form ...
Gram-Negative Cell Walls Have an Outer Membrane That Contains Lipids ...
The Dense Cytoplasm of the Prokaryote Contains Ribosomes and Storage ...
Compare the Metabolic Diversity of Bacteria Between Autotrophic and Heterotrophic ...
Fimbriae Are Only Visible with the Use of an Electron ...