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bacteria and archaea are classified together as one domain because four of them are in the domain eukarya which leaves one kingdom to be split in half.

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Why were Archaea and Bacteria grouped together by biologists until recently?

Archaea and Bacteria were grouped together based on their prokaryotic cell structure and lack of membrane-bound organelles. However, recent advances in molecular biology have shown significant genetic and biochemical differences between the two groups, leading to their classification as separate domains of life.


Why is monera obsolete?

The classification of Monera as a kingdom is now considered obsolete because advancements in genetic analysis have revealed significant differences between bacteria and archaea, which were previously grouped together in Monera. These differences justify their separate classification into two distinct domains, Bacteria and Archaea.


How are the organisms in this kingdom monera grouped together?

bacteria and eubacteria.


Which domain(s) include(s) only prokaryotes?

Bacteria and Archaea


Which domains contain organisms that are made of prokaryotic cells?

The domain that consists of prokaryotic cells are bacteria and archaea.


Archaea have a similar chemical makeup to bacteria?

like bacteria members of the domain archaea are unicellular prokaryotes


What two domains are composed of only unicellular organisms?

The domains Bacteria and Archaea are composed of only unicellular organisms. These organisms are prokaryotic and lack a true membrane-bound nucleus in their cells.


What is the former name for Eubacteria and Archaebacteria?

The former name for Eubacteria is "true bacteria" or "bacteria," while the former name for Archaebacteria is "archaebacteria" or "archaea." These terms were used prior to the reclassification of these groups into the domains Bacteria and Archaea, respectively.


Is bacteriophage in the domain archaea?

No, bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria, not archaea. Archaea are a separate domain of single-celled microorganisms that are distinct from both bacteria and viruses.


When did archaea and bacteria split up split up?

Archaea and Bacteria split up right after having an argument about cheese. :)


What two forms do prokaryotes come in?

bacteria and archaea bacteria and archaea bacteria and archaea


What are in prokaryotes cells?

Bacteria and Archaea