Woese

question 43

Multiple Choice

Woese

• A) was involved in determining rRNA sequences AND proposed breaking prokaryotes into two groups.
• B) was involved in determining rRNA sequences AND proposed breaking eukaryotes into domains Archaea and Bacteria.
• C) proposed breaking prokaryotes into two groups AND was involved in refining the Gram stain for classification purposes.
• D) proposed breaking eukaryotes into domains Archaea and Bacteria AND was involved in refining the Gram stain for classification purposes.
• E) was involved in determining DNA sequences AND proposed breaking eukaryotes into domains Archaea and Bacteria.

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Definitions:

Neandertal

A member of an extinct species of human, closely related to modern humans, that lived in Europe and parts of Asia until about 40,000 years ago.

Acheulean Tool Tradition

An archaeological industry of stone tool manufacture characterized by distinctive oval and pear-shaped hand-axes associated with early humans.

Hand Axe

A prehistoric stone tool, often bifacially flaked to a point or edge, used by early humans for chopping, cutting, and as a general utility tool.

Neandertals

An extinct species or subspecies of archaic humans who lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago, known for their robust build and large brain capacity.