A Prokaryotic Cell and a Eukaryotic Cell Are Placed in an Environment

question 48

Multiple Choice

A prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell are placed in an environment ideal for growth of both cells.After 24 hours it is observed that the prokaryote cell population is significantly higher than the eukaryote cell population.This has occurred because prokaryotes

• A) use quorum sensing to inhibit growth of eukaryotes.
• B) have a simpler structure, which allows more rapid reproduction.
• C) were the earliest life-forms on Earth.
• D) are single-celled and eukaryotes are all multicellular.

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