Unit 6: Ribosomes and Evolutionary Relationships

This review will guide you through an adaptive, research-backed study session. As you answer questions, we will actively assess your current understanding of the material. Questions will continue to be drawn until you have demonstrated mastery of each learning objective.

Reviews are graded based on completion. You will receive full credit for achieving 100% mastery or answering all questions.

Learning objectives for this review:

  • Describe the structure and function of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells.
  • Explain the significance of 16S rRNA in determining evolutionary relationships.
  • Discuss Carl Woese's contribution to the Three-Domain System of classification.