Biology, Eighth Edition (Raven)

Chapter 28: Prokaryotes

Learning Outcomes

• Differentiate and compare prokaryotes versus eukaryotes.
• Differentiate and compare archaebacteria with bacteria.
• Know the features and functions of structures found in bacteria.
• Understand why mutation is important to the genetic diversity of bacteria.
• Differentiate among photosynthetic, chemoautotrophic, and heterotrophic bacteria in terms of how they obtain energy.
• Illustrate the importance of bacteria as pathogens.
• Illustrate the importance of the benefits of bacteria in the ecosystem, genetic engineering and as biofactories.
• Discuss the role of bacteria in biterrorism.