Choose the right variant for the multiple-choice statements.
1. Genetic material may be transferred between bacteria by ____________.
a. transformation b. transduction
c. none of the above d. all of the above.
2. Inside the prokaryotic cell wall is a plasma membrane, which in some bacteria coils and loops, creating a unique structure known as the __________, which may be important in cell division.
a. aster b. centromere
c. centriole d. mesosome
e. ribosome.
3. The only organelles consistently found in prokaryotes are ________ .
a. ribosomes b. autosomes
c. nuclei d. chloroplasts e. coenocytes.
4. Many prokaryotes are capable of producing a dormant stage, known as a(n) _________, that contains stored food and is highly resistant to desiccation as well as to hot and cold temperatures.
a. seed b. Cyst c. pollen granule
d. spore e. egg.
Questions to think about.
a. Give several examples of Monera, and describe the characteristics that all Monera share.
b. What role do bacteria play in most ecosystems?
c. What is the defifference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA?
d. Describe different modes of bacterial reproduction.
e. What is a spore? How does it function?
Think of 5-7 statements that would contradict the contents of the text.
LANGUAGE FOCUS
1. Find the synonyms to the following words in the text: