BIO120 General Biology

Read this

https://app.edmentum.com/content-delivery/resource/acf4666e-1d02-4131-bbe3-b4c0ffcacc21

about the evolution of eukaryotes, and then answer the following questions.

How did the research presented in the article affect scientists’ understanding of the evolution of eukaryotes?

Why is a “ring of life” more appropriate to describe the relationships between archaea, bacteria, and eukaryotes than a “tree of life?

Why is it important that scientists haven’t identified a Lokiarchaeota cell yet?

If scientists discovered a Lokiarchaeota cell sample, how would it help them determine whether their theory is correct?

Flowers are a reproductive structure for some plants. The corpse flower blooms for a short period of time, and it smells like a mixture of rotten food, decaying organisms, and garbage. This repulsive scent attracts pollinating insects to the flower.

Do you think the corpse flower’s smell meets the definition of an adaptation as stated in the video? Explain your response. Video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F3prso_TzNCOVuzKX0IXiy7xzuqwXf8a/view?usp=sharing