Archaea have histone proteins that are homologous to the histone proteins found in eukaryotes. Thus far, available evidence indicates that archaeal histone proteins play a role in which function?

What will be an ideal response?


DNA compaction

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During the lag phase of microbial growth, the cells are metabolically inactive.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Based upon the comparisons of anoxygenic and oxygenic photosythesis, the entry of oxygen into the atmosphere is most directly attributed to

A) photosystem I. B) the Calvin cycle. C) photoreactivation. D) photosystem II. E) bacteriorhodopsin.

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The basic taxonomic unit in the classification scheme of plants and animals is

A. kingdom. B. class. C. order. D. genus. E. species.

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What describes placental mammalian embryos? 

A. They are born immediately after fertilization. B. They develop inside a leathery shell. C. They complete development in a pouch. D. They hatch from an internal egg. E. They are totally dependent on the mother for complete development.

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