Prokaryotes Flashcards
1
Q
what are some fun facts about prokaryotes?
A
look at notes
2
Q
how are prokaryote’s dna arranged?
A
in a big circle
3
Q
reasons why bacteria is the master of adaptation
A
- short generation span
- simplicity
- high variation
- aesexual
- horizontal gene sharing
4
Q
ways bacteria performs combination
A
- transformation
- transduction
- conjunction
5
Q
places prokaryotes can live
A
glaciers
salt
outside of space
vents
6
Q
faster reproduction rate equals what?
A
faster evolution speed
7
Q
what is the general mutation rate?
A
1/10,000
8
Q
w many genes does bacteria have?
A
4300
9
Q
how do bacteria exchange genes
A
mutation and recombination
10
Q
what does bacteria do to really good genes
A
exploit it
11
Q
the giving away of a good gene
A
conjugation
12
Q
fun facts about bacteria
A
look at notes
13
Q
how does bacteria become different
A
mutations
14
Q
what allows the bacteria cell to make a copy of the dna?
A
plasmid DNA
15
Q
how do the genes get from A to B
A
chromosomal DNA
