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What is a key characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
Viruses are considered living organisms because they can reproduce independently.
Viruses are considered living organisms because they can reproduce independently.
False
What is the primary method of asexual reproduction in prokaryotes?
What is the primary method of asexual reproduction in prokaryotes?
Binary fission
In eukaryotic cells, DNA is packaged into _______.
In eukaryotic cells, DNA is packaged into _______.
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Match each genetic transfer mechanism with its description:
Match each genetic transfer mechanism with its description:
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Which feature do both bacteria and archaea have in common?
Which feature do both bacteria and archaea have in common?
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Eukaryotic cells are generally smaller than prokaryotic cells.
Eukaryotic cells are generally smaller than prokaryotic cells.
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What encapsulates viruses?
What encapsulates viruses?
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Prokaryotic DNA is _______ and not enclosed in a nucleus.
Prokaryotic DNA is _______ and not enclosed in a nucleus.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following statements is true regarding eukaryotic cells?
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Study Notes
Bacteria and Archaea: Branching Diagrams
- Bacteria and archaea are prokaryotic organisms, meaning their cells lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
- They're fundamentally different from eukaryotes, which have these components.
- Branching diagrams illustrate the evolutionary relationships between these groups.
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
- Prokaryotic cells: Smaller, simpler cells lacking membrane-bound organelles like a nucleus. DNA is circular. Often single-celled.
- Eukaryotic cells: Larger, more complex cells with membrane-bound organelles, including a nucleus. DNA is linear, packaged into chromosomes. May be single-celled or multicellular.
Differences Between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
- Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.
- Prokaryotic DNA is circular and not enclosed in a nucleus, while eukaryotic DNA is linear and contained within a nucleus.
- Prokaryotes are typically smaller than eukaryotes.
Binary Fission
- Binary fission is the primary method of asexual reproduction for prokaryotes.
- It involves the replication of the single circular chromosome and its segregation into two daughter cells.
Genetic Transfer Mechanisms in Bacteria
- Transformation: Uptake of foreign DNA from the environment
- Transduction: Transfer of DNA via a bacteriophage (virus). A virus injects the DNA of a bacteria into another.
- Conjugation: Transfer of DNA between bacteria through direct contact. A form of sexual reproduction for bacteria.
Characteristics of Viruses
- Viruses are not considered living organisms because they can't reproduce independently. They need a host cell to reproduce.
- Viruses are much smaller than bacteria
- Viruses have a protein coat surrounding a nucleic acid (DNA or RNA).
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Explore the fundamental differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in this quiz. Understand branching diagrams and the evolutionary relationships of bacteria and archaea. Test your knowledge on the characteristics that define these two major cell types.
