2.1 Cell Types and Microscopes Flashcards
1
Q
What does unicellular mean? Give an example:
A
When organisms are made up of only one cell.
Eg. Fungi and bacteria
2
Q
What does multicellular mean? Give an example:
A
When organisms are made up of many cells.
Eg. Animals and plants
3
Q
What are prokaryotes?
A
Simple cells that don’t have a nucleus, are unicellular and contain circular DNA chromosomes.
Eg. Bacteria and archaea
4
Q
What are eukaryotes?
A
Complex cells that contain DNA in chromosomes and have membrane-bound organelles
5
Q
What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
A
- Prokaryotes don’t have a nucleus while eukaryotes do
- Prokaryotes are always unicellular, while eukaryotes can also be multicellular
6
Q
How are prokaryotes and eukaryotes similar?
A
They both contain a cell membrane, cytoplasm, DNA, and ribosomes.
