The evolution of prokaryotes marks the origin of life on Earth, dating back over 3.5 billion years. These simple, unicellular organisms lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. The earliest prokaryotes were likely chemoautotrophs, deriving energy from inorganic molecules. Cyanobacteria, a group of photosynthetic prokaryotes, revolutionized life by producing oxygen during photosynthesis, leading to the Great Oxygenation Event around 2.4 billion years ago. This paved the way for aerobic metabolism and more complex life forms. Prokaryotes diversified into two domains: Bacteria and Archaea, exhibiting remarkable adaptability to extreme and varied environments, making them essential players in Earth’s ecological and evolutionary history. This is an MCQ on Evolution of Prokaryotes with Answers.
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