eukaryotic and prokaryotic Flashcards
Give an example of a eukaryotic cell.
Animal, plant, fungal, or protist cell
Give an example of a prokaryotic cell.
Bacteria
Where is the genetic material found in a prokaryotic cell?
A single circular DNA loop in the cytoplasm, and sometimes plasmids
Name three structures found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes.
Which cell type contains mitochondria?
Eukaryotic cells
Which cell type contains plasmids?
Prokaryotic cells – bacteria
What is the function of the ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
What are eukaryotic cells
Eukaryotic cells are pants and animals
What are prokaryotic cells
Bacteria are prokaryotic cells
what’s the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
(Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, prokaryotic cells do not.)
What is the function of the cell membrane?
Controls what enters and leaves the cell.
Why do prokaryotic cells reproduce quickly?
They are small and have a simple structure, allowing rapid binary fission
How do plasmids benefit bacteria?
They carry extra genes, such as antibiotic resistance
Why do eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles?
To carry out specific functions efficiently, e.g., mitochondria for respiration
Which type of cell is larger: eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
Eukaryotic cells – they are 10-100µm, while prokaryotic cells are 0.1-5µm
How do prokaryotic cells divide?
By binary fission.)
What is the function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?
Controls the cell and contains DNA.
What is the function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
Site of aerobic respiration, producing energy.
Which type of cell always has a cell wall?
Prokaryotic cells, plant cells, and fungal cells
What are prokaryotic cell walls made of
Peptidoglycan – also called murein.
