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Prokaryotes are believed to be one of the earliest cells.
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Which of the following is evidence that eukaryotes and prokaryotes share a common ancestor?
a.All eukaryotes and prokaryotes use organic molecules as an energy source.
b.All eukaryotes and prokaryotes are capable of mitosis.
c.All eukaryotes and prokaryotes contain ribosomes.
d.All eukaryotes and prokaryotes contain linear DNA.
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of all prokaryotes (Archea and Bacteria)?
A. no nucleus
B. smaller ribosomes than (most) of eukaryotes ribosomes
C. existed before eukaryotic cells
D. Contain some organelles like mitochondria
Which of the following are not eukaryotic? a. bacteria b. archaea c. protozoa d. both a and b
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- Label each of the following as a characteristic of a prokaryote or a eukaryote.(a) DNA is surrounded by a membrane(b) Has a cell wall as well as a cell membrane(c) Contains chloroplasts(d) Lives in specialized groups termed organs(e) Single-celled organismsarrow_forwardWhat features of mitochondria are similar to bacteria? Select all that apply. A. Membrane-bound ribosomes B. Cellular machinery for photosynthesis C. Independent movement D. Circular DNA similar to plasmidsarrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is/are FALSE? A.Prokaryotes have no definite nucleus. B.Chloroplasts are present in all eukaryotes. C.Ribosomes can be found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. D.Mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum are present in eukaryotes only.arrow_forward
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