Question

How do you classify prokaryotes?

Answer 1

Prokaryotes:

1. Prokaryotes are microscopic single-celled organisms with neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles.
2. Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within a nuclear envelope.
3. Prokaryotes have a prokaryotic cytoskeleton that is more primitive than eukaryotes.
4. They have flagella or cilia that is used for locomotion.

Classification:

1. On the basis of major differences in structure and genetics, prokaryotes are broadly divided into two groups, Bacteria, and Archaea.
2. Bacteria are among the most common known prokaryotes.
3. Archaea were initially thought to be extremophiles, that is they were found living only in inhospitable conditions such as extremes of temperature, pH, and radiation but since then have been found in all types of habitats.