Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321885326
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 4TYK
A new organism has been discovered. Tests have revealed that it is unicellular, is autotrophic, and has a cell wall that contains peptidoglycan. Based on this evidence, it should be classified as a(n)
a. alga.
b. archaean.
c. protist.
d. bacterium.
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Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
Ch. 16 - Explain how each of the following characteristics...Ch. 16 - Fill in the blanks on the phylogenetic tree (on...Ch. 16 - Prob. 3TYKCh. 16 - A new organism has been discovered. Tests have...Ch. 16 - Which pair of protists has support structures...Ch. 16 - Prob. 6TYKCh. 16 - Which of the following prokaryotes is not...Ch. 16 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 16 - What characteristic distinguishes true...Ch. 16 - Prob. 10TYK
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