You Were Asked to Classify a Number of Unknown Prokaryotes

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Multiple Choice

You were asked to classify a number of unknown prokaryotes. Which feature of the organisms would allow you to make a positive distinction as to whether they belong to the domain Bacteria or Archaea?

• A)cell walls made of peptidoglycan
• B)unicellularity
• C)lack of a nucleus
• D)can survive harsh environmental conditions
• E)show adaptations to a broad range of habitats

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Definitions:

Cohort

Refers to a group of people banded together or treated as a group, often used in studies to examine common characteristics or outcomes within the group over time.

Normative Age-Graded

Influences or events that are typical or expected to occur in a specific age period, affecting the majority of individuals within a culture or society in similar ways.

Cultural Influence

The impact of one's culture on their behaviors, beliefs, and values, shaping how they see the world and interact within it.

Ethnic Diversity

The presence of a wide range of distinct ethnic groups within a society, celebrated for enriching culture and enhancing social complexity.