eukaryotic & prokaryotic cells Flashcards
what do cells do?[2]
provide structure
carry out certain functions
where are eukaryotes found? [3]
plants
animals
fungi
where are prokaryotes found? [1]
single-celled organisms
how big are eukaryotes in size? [1]
10 - 100 micrometres (mm)
how big are prokaryotes in size? [1]
0.1 - 5 micrometres (mm)
name 3 structures that all eukaryotic cells have. [3]
nucleus
cytoplasm
cell membrane
name 2 structures that only prokaryotic cells have and not eukaryotes. [2]
single DNA loop
plasmids
what type of cell is bacteria? [1]
prokaryotes
which type of cells are unicellular? [1]
prokaryotes
what do single DNA loops do?[1]
store most genetic material in the cytoplasm
what do plasmids do?[1]
they can replicate and move cells to share genetic information
what are plasmids? [1]
small rings of DNA
what cells are bigger? eukaryotes or prokaryotes? [1]
eukaryotes are much bigger
name 3 structures that prokaryotic cells do not have[3]
mitochondria
nucleus
chloroplasts
