Discuss the similarities and differences between organisms in the domains Bacteria and Archaea

There are two prokaryotic domains; Bacteria and Archaea and a eukaryotic

domain; Eukarya

If biology is the science of "life," what exactly is life?

We all recognize what life is, but it's difficult to define.

The characteristics of life:

1) -Complex, organized structure

2) -Response to stimuli - a change outside (or inside) leads to another

change

3) -Homeostasis - the ability to maintain the structure and

regulate the internal environment.

4) -Ability to acquire material and energy

The material and energy are often transformed

5) -Growth

6) -Reproduction - either sexual or asexual

DNA is genetic information, the "blueprint" for the offspring

7) -Ability to evolve - to change to fit the...