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In the context of oxidative metabolism and atmospheric O2, what provided a selective advantage for organisms?
In the context of oxidative metabolism and atmospheric O2, what provided a selective advantage for organisms?
- Increase in CO2 levels
- Decrease in atmospheric O2
- Decrease in nitrogen levels
- Increase in atmospheric O2 (correct)
What is the consequence of the release of O2 as a result of photosynthesis?
What is the consequence of the release of O2 as a result of photosynthesis?
- It led to the development of oxidative metabolism. (correct)
- It caused extreme environments to disappear.
- It led to the development of anaerobic glycolysis.
- It had no impact on cellular evolution.
What is a significant feature of oxidative metabolism compared to anaerobic glycolysis?
What is a significant feature of oxidative metabolism compared to anaerobic glycolysis?
- Much more efficient energy generation (correct)
- Decreased cell complexity
- Reduced reactivity of molecules
- Formation of more ATP molecules
Which statement is true about the energy yield from glucose breakdown?
Which statement is true about the energy yield from glucose breakdown?
What type of reactions do present-day cells primarily use as their energy source?
What type of reactions do present-day cells primarily use as their energy source?
Which group of prokaryotes includes bacteria living in extreme environments?
Which group of prokaryotes includes bacteria living in extreme environments?
What distinguishes yeasts from bacteria?
What distinguishes yeasts from bacteria?
Which unicellular eukaryote is mentioned as a large, complex cell that uses pseudopodia for movement?
Which unicellular eukaryote is mentioned as a large, complex cell that uses pseudopodia for movement?
Which unicellular eukaryote contains chloroplasts and can carry out photosynthesis?
Which unicellular eukaryote contains chloroplasts and can carry out photosynthesis?
Approximately how many base pairs of DNA does Saccharomyces cerevisiae contain?
Approximately how many base pairs of DNA does Saccharomyces cerevisiae contain?
What evolutionary transition is seen in algae like Volvox?
What evolutionary transition is seen in algae like Volvox?
What sets unicellular eukaryotes apart from multicellular organisms?
What sets unicellular eukaryotes apart from multicellular organisms?
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus mentioned in the text?
What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus mentioned in the text?
What is the primary role of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary role of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cytoskeleton mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cytoskeleton mentioned in the text?
What event is considered a very early occurrence in evolution according to the text?
What event is considered a very early occurrence in evolution according to the text?
When did eukaryotic cells develop according to the text?
When did eukaryotic cells develop according to the text?
What does the cytoskeleton determine in a cell?
What does the cytoskeleton determine in a cell?
