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High School Biology: Microorganisms - Prokaryotes and Viruses - Prokaryotes
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Prokaryotes are organisms whose cells lack a nucleus and other organelles.

Prokaryotes are divided into two distinct groups: the bacteria and the archaea, which scientists believe have unique evolutionary lineages.

Most prokaryotes are small, single-celled organisms that have a relatively simple structure.

High School Biology: Microorganisms - Prokaryotes and Viruses - Prokaryotes
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12 Questions

1. Which statement best describes a prokaryote?
2. Benefits of bacteria to humans include which of the following? (1) killing plant pests, (2) cleaning up oil spills, (3) making certain drugs, (4) gene therapy.
3. Reproduction in prokaryotes
4. Benefits of bacteria to humans include which of the following? (1) killing plant pests, (2) cleaning up oil spills, (3) making certain drugs, (4) gene therapy.
5. Genetic transfer in bacteria
6. The most common prokaryotic shapes include
7. If a bacterial population doubles in size every 20 minutes, starting with a single cell, how big is the population just 8 hours later?
8. Why are cyanobacteria considered to be important?
9. Why are cyanobacteria considered to be important?
10. Which statement best summarizes protein synthesis in prokaryotes?
11. The most common prokaryotic shapes include
12. Which statement best summarizes protein synthesis in prokaryotes?