Marine Biology Prokaryotes Quiz

The MAIN difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes is...

• Prokaryotes have a nucleus, eukaryotes don't.

• Eukaryotes have a nucleus, prokaryotes don't.

• Prokaryotes are larger than eukaryotes.

• Eukaryotes are simpler than prokaryotes.

Some prokaryotes have _________________, which allow them to stick to surfaces.

• Flagella

• Capsules

• Pili

• Gelatinous shields

The most primitive prokaryotes belong to...

• Domain Bacteria

• Domain Primativa

• Domain Anciente

• Domain Archaea

Which of the following statements is TRUE about extremophiles?

• Extremophiles move extremely fast.

• Extremophiles live in extreme environments.

• Extremophiles reproduce extremely quickly.

• Extremophiles are extremely small.

How do photoheterotrophs obtain energy?

• They go through photosynthesis only.

• They go through chemosynthesis only.

• They consume other organisms only.

• They can go through photosynthesis OR consume other organisms.

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Organisms that are planktonic...

• Drift in the water.

• Live on other organisms.

• Live inside other organisms.

• Are strong swimmers.

Why are blooms of cyanobacteria sometimes called "algal blooms"?

• Cyanobacteria are a type of algae.

• Blooms of cyanobacteria are never called algal blooms.

• Cyanobacteria were initially called "blue-green algae."

• Bacteria and algae are the same thing.

Organisms that break down dead organisms and release nutrients back into environment are called...

• Nitrogen fixers

• Decomposers

• Primary producers

• Reapers

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Which of the following is NOT something an algal bloom can do?

• Use up all the oxygen in the water

• Block sunlight

• Produce toxins

• Absorb all the nutrients in the water

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Most primary producers go through the process of...

• Photosynthesis

• Chemosynthesis

• Ingestion

• Absorption

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