Prokaryotic Cell Characteristics Quiz

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What is the distinguishing characteristic of prokaryotic DNA?

  • It is associated with histones like in eukaryotes
  • It is associated with complex polysaccharides
  • It is enclosed within a membrane
  • It is usually a singular, circularly arranged chromosome (correct)

What is the composition of the cell walls of most bacteria?

  • Lipopolysaccharide
  • Complex polysaccharide peptidoglycan (correct)
  • Chitin
  • Cellulose

How do bacteria usually divide?

  • Binary fission (correct)
  • Meiosis
  • Mitosis
  • Budding

What determines the shape of a bacterium?

<p>Heredity (genetically) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of diameter for most bacteria?

<p>0.2 to 2.0 micrometers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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