20 Questions
What is the limitation of a light microscope in terms of resolution?
0.2 micrometers
What is the main difference between archaea and bacteria?
The structure and extreme environments they inhabit
What is unique about viroids compared to viruses?
They do not have a protein coat
What is the function of a ribozyme?
To undergo a chemical reaction
What is the likely characteristic of LUCA?
It was an extremophile
What is the result of an endosymbiotic event between archaea and bacteria?
The formation of a eukaryote
What is the purpose of probiotics?
To boost good bacteria
What is the term for microbes that rely on the metabolic activity of other organisms to grow?
Syntrophy
What is the name of the structures formed by microbes in soil and dirt?
Stomatolites
What is the likely timing of the formation of the ancestors of bacteria and archaea?
3.5-3.7 billion years ago
What is a common feature of archaea and eukaryotes?
Ability to thrive in extreme environments
What is the primary function of a ribozyme?
To undergo chemical reactions
What is the role of bacteria in the formation of stromatolites?
They are the primary structure-forming organisms
What is the significance of cyanobacteria in Earth's history?
They are producers of oxygen
What is the term for the niche occupied by microbes that rely on the metabolic activity of other organisms?
Syntrophy
What is the outcome of an endosymbiotic event between archaea and bacteria?
Formation of a eukaryotic cell
What is the common ancestor of all life on Earth?
LUCA
What is the function of a prion?
To cause disease in animals
What is the significance of the discovery of ribosomes?
They are the site of protein synthesis
What is the reason for the limitation of a light microscope?
The wavelength of light
Learn about the limitations of light microscopes and the characteristics of microbes, including living cells like archaea, protists, fungi, and bacteria, as well as acellular microbes like viruses and prions. Discover the unique features of archaea and their habitats.
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