Microbiologist Mock Interview
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Question 17 of 30
What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells? And, what is your experience with prokaryotic cells?
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The interviewer will likely ask a variety of questions testing your knowledge and experience as well as how well you can explain scientific concepts to others. This question targets basic science knowledge which someone applying for a Microbiology position should know. It also gets at the different techniques used. A Microbiologist could perform assays utilizing either cell type so it's important to understand the differences.
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"Prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells in that they lack a membrane bound nucleus and other cell organelles. In addition, prokaryotic cells are much smaller in size. I've cultured both cell types. In the case of prokaryotic cells, I've inoculated E.coli cells to subsequently run PFGE to determine patterns in food-borne outbreaks."
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Prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells in that they lack a membrane-bound nucleus and other cell organelles. In addition, prokaryotic cells are much smaller in size. I have experience in culturing both types of cells. I have worked extensively with a variety of microorganisms, including prokaryotes such as bacteria, E.coli, and Salmonella, as well as eukaryotes such as cancer cells and algae. As a laboratory assistant during my internship at the University of Jena, I conducted experiments that involved the cultivation and identification of different types of bacteria, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and I gained valuable skills in aseptic techniques.
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Great job demonstrating your knowledge of the two cell types and describing your experience.
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