Asked by Saradha Bandaru on Jun 26, 2024
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Which two domains do the prokaryotes belong?
A) Archaea and Cyanobacteria
B) Bacteria and Cyanobacteria
C) photosynthetic bacteria and chemosynthetic bacteria
D) Archaea and Bacteria
E) autotrophs and heterotrophs
Photosynthetic Bacteria
Bacteria capable of photosynthesis, a process that converts light energy into chemical energy, thereby producing oxygen as a by-product, crucial for earth's oxygen supply.
Chemosynthetic Bacteria
Microorganisms that obtain energy by converting inorganic molecules to organic matter, independent of sunlight.
Autotrophs
Organisms that produce their own food from inorganic substances, like carbon dioxide and water, typically through photosynthesis.
- Comprehend the domains of life and the binomial system of nomenclature for classifying prokaryotes.
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JR
Jasmine RojasJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Prokaryotes are divided into two domains: Archaea and Bacteria.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the domains of life and the binomial system of nomenclature for classifying prokaryotes.