eukaryotes and prokaryotes (week3)

Question 1

What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

Answer 1

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

Question 2

True or False: Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells contain _____, which prokaryotic cells lack.

Answer 3

nuclei

Question 4

Which type of cell, eukaryotic or prokaryotic, typically has a complex structure?

Answer 4

Eukaryotic cells

Question 5

What is the size range of prokaryotic cells?

Answer 5

0.1 to 5.0 micrometers

Question 6

Name one example of a eukaryotic organism.

Answer 6

Humans, plants, or fungi

Question 7

True or False: All prokaryotic cells are unicellular.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What type of genetic material do prokaryotic cells possess?

Answer 8

Circular DNA

Question 9

Which organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

Answer 9

Mitochondria

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic cells? A) No nucleus B) Membrane-bound organelles C) Smaller size D) Unicellular

Answer 10

B) Membrane-bound organelles

Question 11

What structure protects prokaryotic cells and maintains their shape?

Answer 11

Cell wall

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells can be _____ or multicellular.

Answer 12

unicellular

Question 13

True or False: Ribosomes are found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the primary function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

Answer 14

To store genetic information

Question 15

Name a common prokaryotic cell type.

Answer 15

Bacteria

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which of the following cell types has a more complex DNA organization? A) Prokaryotic B) Eukaryotic C) Both D) Neither

Answer 16

B) Eukaryotic

Question 17

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells?

Answer 17

To synthesize proteins and lipids

Question 18

True or False: Prokaryotic cells reproduce by mitosis.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What process do prokaryotic cells use for reproduction?

Answer 19

Binary fission

Question 20

Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells may have _____, which are involved in photosynthesis.

Answer 20

chloroplasts

Question 21

Which type of cell has membrane-bound organelles?

Answer 21

Eukaryotic cells

Question 22

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?

Answer 22

To modify, sort, and package proteins

Question 23

True or False: Prokaryotic cells typically have multiple chromosomes.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What is a key feature of the plasma membrane in both cell types?

Answer 24

It regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a feature of eukaryotic cells? A) They lack a cytoskeleton B) They have multiple linear chromosomes C) They are all unicellular D) They reproduce by binary fission

Answer 25

B) They have multiple linear chromosomes

Question 26

Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells can be found in _____, animals, and fungi.

Answer 26

plants

Question 27

True or False: All eukaryotic cells have a cell wall.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

What is the role of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?

Answer 28

To digest waste materials and cellular debris

Question 29

Which type of cell has a simpler structure, prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

Answer 29

Prokaryotic cells

Question 30

What is the function of the cytoplasm in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

Answer 30

To provide a medium for biochemical reactions