Prokaryotes Have an Optimum Temperature for Growth

question 26

Multiple Choice

Prokaryotes have an optimum temperature for growth.If a prokaryote can divide into two cells every 20 minutes when the temperature is 37^oC,what would happen if the temperature dropped to 35^oC?

• A) The prokaryote would continue to divide every 20 minutes.
• B) The generation time would increase.
• C) The generation time would decrease.
• D) The prokaryote would be unable to divide.

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