Which of These Statements About Prokaryotes Is Correct

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about prokaryotes is correct?

• A) Bacterial cells conjugate to mutually exchange genetic material.
• B) Their genetic material is confined within vesicles known as plasmids.
• C) They divide by binary fission, without mitosis or meiosis.
• D) The persistence of bacteria throughout evolutionary time is due to their genetic homogeneity (in other words, sameness).
• E) Genetic variation in bacteria is not known to occur, because of their asexual mode of reproduction.

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Definitions:

Expected Repairs

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Units-Of-Activity

A depreciation method where the expense is based on the number of units the asset produces or hours it operates, rather than the passage of time.

Useful Life

The estimated period of time that an asset is expected to be used by an entity, affecting its depreciation calculation.

Declining-Balance Method

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