11 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotes?
They have mitochondria
What is the meaning of the word 'prokaryote'?
Before nucleus
Which system divides prokaryotes into two domains?
Three-domain system
Which process is used by Halobacterium volcanii for transfer of DNA between cells?
Cytoplasmic bridges
What is the term used for stable aggregate communities of prokaryotes encased in a polymer matrix?
Biofilms
What is the potential advantage of cellular aggregation in S. solfataricus when exposed to DNA damaging agents?
Increased repair of damaged DNA
What is the potential function of the network of channels separating microcolonies in bacterial biofilms?
Circulatory system
Which microbiologists established the distinction between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Roger Stanier and C. B. van Niel
What is the size range of most prokaryotes?
1 µm to 10 µm
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic shapes of bacteria?
Vibrio
Which process involves the transfer of DNA from one bacterium to another through the intervening medium?
Transformation
Test your knowledge on prokaryotes with this quiz! Learn about the characteristics and classification of these single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
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