Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a prokaryote?
A
A unicellular organism
2
Q
What is a prokaryotic cell?
A
A small, simple cell that lacks a defined nucleus
3
Q
Give the4 features of a prokaryotic cell.
A
- Genetic material is stored in
- One long circular chromosome
- Plasmids (small loops of extra DNA) - Cell membrane
- Cell wall
- Ribosomes
4
Q
What is a eukaryote?
A
A multicellular organism
5
Q
What is a eukaryotic cell?
A
A complex cell that possess a clearly defined nucleus
6
Q
Give the 8 features of a eukaryotic cell.
A
- Nucleus
- Cytoplasm
- Partially permeable cell membrane
- Mitochondria
- Ribosomes
And in plant cells,
- Rigid cell wall
- Large vacuole
- Chloroplasts
