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What is the main characteristic of prokaryotes?
How do prokaryotes typically reproduce?
What is the function of histones in a cell?
What is the meaning of 'prokaryote'?
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Study Notes
BIO116: Week 3 Organelles Overview
- Learning outcomes include describing cell organelles and their functions, cell variation based on function, and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
- Contact information for Dr. R. Rose provided
- Resource link for cell micrographs given
- Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms adapted to diverse environments and growth conditions
- They have minimal internal organization, lack a nucleus, and contain circular DNA in a nucleoid
- Prokaryotes lack histones to protect DNA and divide by fission
- The term "prokaryote" derives from "pro" meaning before and "karyon" meaning nucleus
- Image of E. coli from M. Lee, S. Gu, R. Rose (2018) unpublished
- Prokaryotes are always unicellular
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Test your knowledge of cell organelles, their functions, and the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms with this quiz. Gain insights into the variations in cell size, shape, and organelles based on their functions. Challenge yourself while learning with Dr. R. Rose's BIO116 week 3 quiz.
