Classification of organisms in the three domains is based on
a. Cell wall.
b. Number of cells.
c. Type of cell.
d. Nutritional type.
e. Nucleus.
Ans: c. Type of cell.
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At which level(s) is eukaryotic gene expression regulated?
a. transcription b. translation c. posttranscription d. posttranslation e. all of these
Which description applies to chromosomes?
A) Only eukaryotic cells contain chromosomes. B) Chromosomes are made of carbohydrates. C) Genes are found on chromosomes. D) The most complex organisms have the largest number of chromosomes.
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