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What are the two domains into which prokaryotes are divided?
What are the two domains into which prokaryotes are divided?
- Bacteria and eukarya
- Archaea and viruses
- Bacteria and archaea (correct)
- Eukarya and archaea
What is the size range of most prokaryotic cells?
What is the size range of most prokaryotic cells?
- 0.1–1 µm
- 10–100 µm
- 5–10 µm
- 0.5–5 µm (correct)
What are the three most common shapes of prokaryotes?
What are the three most common shapes of prokaryotes?
- Triangles, pentagons, and hexagons
- Squares, ovals, and helices
- Cubes, cylinders, and cones
- Spheres (cocci), rods (bacilli), and spirals (correct)
Where do prokaryotes thrive?
Where do prokaryotes thrive?
What is the size comparison of prokaryotes in fertile soil to the number of people who have ever lived?
What is the size comparison of prokaryotes in fertile soil to the number of people who have ever lived?