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The oldest life fossils are very simple - prokaryotic no doubt and not that different from many of today's prokaryotic cell structure. Evolution in general seems to be an increase in complexity. Thus the first cells would logically be prokaryotic, or at least noneukaryotic. This is because prokaryotic cells are much simpler than prokaryotic cells which contain multiple membranous organelles to complicate their structure. Note that just because the oldest life fossils are prokaryotic does not prove that they preceeded the eukaryotes or that they were the VERY FIRST life on earth. Can there be simpler life than prokaryotes one wonders? However, no fossils have been found that are older than those 'first' prokaryotes, and as I have said it would be illogical for more complex eukaryotes to precede the simpler prokaryotes. The oldest fossils therefore (between 3.5 and 3.8 billion years old) are thus accepted as both the first life and prokaryotic.
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What types of organisms developed first due to the early environment conditions on Earth?
Simple prokaryotic organisms, such as bacteria and archaea, are believed to have been the first to develop on Earth due to the harsh early environmental conditions, like the lack of oxygen and extreme temperatures. These organisms were able to thrive in such conditions and are thought to have played a crucial role in shaping the Earth's early environment.
What is the first life?
Life on Earth began about 3.8 billion years ago, initially with single-celled prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria.
Which cells are smaller eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, such as a nucleus, which allows them to be more compact in size. Eukaryotic cells, on the other hand, are larger and have membrane-bound organelles that compartmentalize different cellular functions.
First true prokaryote cells were formed from?
The first true prokaryote cells are thought to have formed from ancient single-celled organisms known as progenotes, which lacked a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. These prokaryotic cells are believed to have evolved around 3.5 billion years ago.
The first eukaryotic organisms on earth were?
The first eukaryotic organisms on earth were likely single-celled organisms such as protists, which are a diverse group of organisms that have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. These organisms are thought to have evolved around 1.6-2.1 billion years ago.
Were protist the first prokaryotic organisms on earth?
Yes
Which types of organisms developed first due to the early environmental condition on earth?
Simple, single-celled organisms like prokaryotes, such as bacteria, likely developed first due to the early environmental conditions on Earth. These organisms were able to thrive in the primitive, harsh conditions of early Earth and played a significant role in shaping the planet's biosphere.
The first organisms were most probably?
prokaryotic
Were the first organisms prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
Prokaryote
What type of organisms first appeared on earth?
The first type of organisms to appear on Earth were single-celled prokaryotic organisms, such as bacteria and archaea. These organisms are among the most ancient forms of life and played a crucial role in shaping the planet's early environment.
What are the oldest cells on earth?
The first cells on earth were likely prokaryotic. This is because the prokaryotic cells are not complex like eukaryotic cells.
What types of organisms developed first due to the early environment conditions on Earth?
Simple prokaryotic organisms, such as bacteria and archaea, are believed to have been the first to develop on Earth due to the harsh early environmental conditions, like the lack of oxygen and extreme temperatures. These organisms were able to thrive in such conditions and are thought to have played a crucial role in shaping the Earth's early environment.
Was the first cell on earth pro or eukariotic?
prokaryotic.
What is the primary characteristic on which the first division of organisms is made?
The primary characteristic used for the first division of organisms is whether they are prokaryotic or eukaryotic. Prokaryotic organisms lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotic organisms have a distinct nucleus and membrane-bound organelles within their cells.
Were prokaryotic cells the smallest cells and the first cell on earth?
YES!
When were the first prokaryotic cells found on earth?
About 3.5 billion years ago
What is the first life?
Life on Earth began about 3.8 billion years ago, initially with single-celled prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria.
