The Three Cell Types Discussed, Eukaryotes, Archaea, and Bacteria, All

question 41

Multiple Choice

The three cell types discussed, eukaryotes, archaea, and bacteria, all derived from ______.

• A) cells with a true nucleus
• B) a common ancestral cell
• C) archaea
• D) photosynthetic bacteria

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Definitions:

Continental Crust

The thick, buoyant part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents, composed mainly of granitic rocks.

Asthenosphere

The semi-fluid layer of the Earth's mantle beneath the lithosphere that allows for the movement of tectonic plates.

Lithosphere

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle, involved in plate tectonics and continental drift.

Topographic Profile

A cross-sectional view of a portion of Earth's surface, showing elevation, relief, and slope of the terrain along a specific line.