1 Cell Biology - Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Question 1

State a key difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Answer 1

Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus. Eukaryotes do.

Question 2

State one organism that is prokaryotic.

Answer 2

Bacteria

Question 3

Prokaryotes have a cell wall. True or false?

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Some bacteria have an extra layer on top of their cell walls. What is the name of that layer?

Answer 4

Slime capsule

Question 5

Where does the genetic material of a prokaryotic cell exist?

Answer 5

Cytoplasm

Question 6

What is a difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA?

Answer 6

Prokaryotic DNA is not bound in a membrane and can be found as circular plasmids in the cytoplasm. Eukaryotic DNA is enclosed in the nucleus.

Question 7

What is the name of extra small DNA rings found in some prokaryotes?

Answer 7

Plasmid

Question 8

What is the function of flagella?

Answer 8

To allow the cell to swim and move around

Question 9

State a difference between animal cells and bacteria.

Answer 9

A: No cell wall, no plasmids, have nucleus. ; B: Cell wall and plasmid, no nucleus

Question 10

What is the function of the slime capsule?

Answer 10

Protect the cell