Prokaryotes and the Three-Domain System Quiz

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Which of the following is true about prokaryotes?

They have a nucleus

They are classified in the domain Eukaryota

They evolved after eukaryotes

They have membrane-bound organelles (correct)

What is the meaning of the word 'prokaryote'?

Before cell

Before nucleus (correct)

Before kernel

Before nut

In the three-domain system, prokaryotes are divided into which two domains?

Archaea and Eukaryota

Bacteria and Archaea (correct)

Bacteria and Eukaryota

Eukaryota and Prokaryota

What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

Presence of a nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What are bacterial microcompartments?

Simple organelles enclosed in protein shells Signup and view all the answers

What are the two domains in which prokaryotes are divided in the three-domain system?

Bacteria and Archaea Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of bacterial microcompartments?

Bacterial microcompartments are thought to be simple organelles enclosed in protein shells. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the similarities between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

Both are single-celled organisms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the word 'prokaryote'?

The word prokaryote comes from the Greek words 'pro' meaning 'before' and 'karyon' meaning 'nut' or 'kernel'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells regarding membrane-bound organelles?

Prokaryotic cells lack most of the membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells. Signup and view all the answers

Prokaryotes and the Three-Domain System Quiz

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Which of the following is true about prokaryotes?

What is the meaning of the word 'prokaryote'?

In the three-domain system, prokaryotes are divided into which two domains?

What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

What are bacterial microcompartments?

What are the two domains in which prokaryotes are divided in the three-domain system?

What is the function of bacterial microcompartments?

What are some of the similarities between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

What is the significance of the word 'prokaryote'?

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells regarding membrane-bound organelles?

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