which is least associated with prokaryotes question carries 2 points. No make-up

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which is least associated with prokaryotes question carries 2 points. No make-up, o te submissio hard copy in class on 02/19/18 1. Which of the following statements best describes most bacteria? a) They are generally harmful. b) They are limited to living in a few habitats. Vc) They are very common in the environment. d) They are responsible for the "common cold." 2. Prokaryotes lack some parts found in eukaryotic cells, including which item? Va) a nuclear membrane b) DNA c) one or more chromosomes d) a plasma membrane e) all of the above 3. Which is least associated with prokaryotes? a) nitrogen fixation b) botulism c) methane production d) total global photosynthesis 4· The largest group of eukaryotic organismis is the a) vertebrates. b) animals. c) plants. d) protists. e) fungi. 5. Which protist has the least rigid shape? a) amoeba b) red alga c) foram d) diatom e) green alga

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Ans. #3. Correct option- d. Total global photosynthesis. Green plants and algae are the major contributor of total global photosynthesis. Contribution of prokaryotes in total global photosynthesis is relatively very low when compared to green plants and algae.

# N2-fixation is a characteristic feature of only prokaryotes (no eukaryote fixes nitrogen). For example, Rhizobium, cyanobacteria, etc. fix N2.

# The causative agent of botulism is Clostridium botulinum- a prokaryote.

# Methane production is a characteristic feature of methanogens- a group of Archean prokaryotes.

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