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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotes?
- They lack membrane-bound organelles
- They have mitochondria (correct)
- They lack a nucleus
- They are single-celled organisms
What is the meaning of the word 'prokaryote'?
What is the meaning of the word 'prokaryote'?
- Before nucleus (correct)
- Kernel organism
- Ancient organism
- Single-celled
Which system divides prokaryotes into two domains?
Which system divides prokaryotes into two domains?
- Two-empire system
- Eukaryotic system
- Molecular system
- Three-domain system (correct)
Which process is used by Halobacterium volcanii for transfer of DNA between cells?
Which process is used by Halobacterium volcanii for transfer of DNA between cells?
What is the term used for stable aggregate communities of prokaryotes encased in a polymer matrix?
What is the term used for stable aggregate communities of prokaryotes encased in a polymer matrix?
What is the potential advantage of cellular aggregation in S. solfataricus when exposed to DNA damaging agents?
What is the potential advantage of cellular aggregation in S. solfataricus when exposed to DNA damaging agents?
What is the potential function of the network of channels separating microcolonies in bacterial biofilms?
What is the potential function of the network of channels separating microcolonies in bacterial biofilms?
Which microbiologists established the distinction between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which microbiologists established the distinction between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is the size range of most prokaryotes?
What is the size range of most prokaryotes?
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic shapes of bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic shapes of bacteria?
Which process involves the transfer of DNA from one bacterium to another through the intervening medium?
Which process involves the transfer of DNA from one bacterium to another through the intervening medium?
