Evolution of Prokaryotes Quiz

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of prokaryotes?

Presence of a cell wall

Multicellularity

Presence of a nucleus

Absence of membrane-bound organelles (correct)

In the three-domain system, what is the highest rank in the classification of organisms?

Domain (correct)

Phylum

Class

Kingdom

Which of the following domains includes all eukaryotic organisms?

Eukarya (correct)

Bacteria

Protista

Archaea

What was the basis for the pioneering work of Carl Woese and others in proposing the three-domain system?

Comparing sequences of small-subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU rRNA) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following domains includes the kingdom Bacteria?

Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

In the past, how were living things grouped before the three-domain system was proposed?

Into five kingdoms: animals, plants, fungi, protists, and prokaryotes Signup and view all the answers

When did prokaryotes first appear on Earth based on fossil evidence?

3.5 to 3.8 billion years ago Signup and view all the answers

Which domains of life are prokaryotic?

Archaea and Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Where can prokaryotes be found based on the text?

In extreme environments and moderate environments Signup and view all the answers

What was the proposed process for the evolution of prokaryotic species according to some authors?

Evolved from eukaryotic ancestors through simplification Signup and view all the answers

In what regions can prokaryotes be found according to the text?

In areas without oxygen and extremely high-pressure environments Signup and view all the answers

What role do prokaryotes play in food preparation?

They aid in food preservation Signup and view all the answers

Evolution of Prokaryotes Quiz

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of prokaryotes?

In the three-domain system, what is the highest rank in the classification of organisms?

Which of the following domains includes all eukaryotic organisms?

What was the basis for the pioneering work of Carl Woese and others in proposing the three-domain system?

Which of the following domains includes the kingdom Bacteria?

In the past, how were living things grouped before the three-domain system was proposed?

When did prokaryotes first appear on Earth based on fossil evidence?

Which domains of life are prokaryotic?

Where can prokaryotes be found based on the text?

What was the proposed process for the evolution of prokaryotic species according to some authors?

In what regions can prokaryotes be found according to the text?

What role do prokaryotes play in food preparation?

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