Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Question 1

Prokaryotes

Answer 1

• the earliest form of simple, single-celled organisms
• No membrane-bound nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.
• the single, continuous strand of DNA (naked DNA) floats freely in the cytoplasm
• Both the Archaea and the Bacteria are prokaryotes.
• Use a flagellum or cilia

Question 2

Eukaryotes

Answer 2

• DNA is in chromosomes, not “naked DNA” like prokaryotes
• complex cells with a defined nucleus
• Contain organelles
• Found in more complex life