The Concept of a Prokaryote Was First Fully Outlined in 1962

question 24

Multiple Choice

The concept of a prokaryote was first fully outlined in 1962 by

• A)Watson and Crick.
• B)Stanier and Van Niel.
• C)Hershey and Chase.
• D)Gilbert and Cech.

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Definitions:

mRNA Codons

Triplets of nucleotides in messenger RNA that specify the addition of a specific amino acid or the termination of translation.

Cytoplasm

Semifluid substance enclosed by a cell’s plasma membrane.

Bacteria

Singular bacterium. The most diverse and well-known group of prokaryotes.

Archaea

Singular archaean. Group of single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus but are more closely related to eukaryotes than to bacteria.