Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Question 1

Describe a Prokaryotic Cell

Answer 1

single-celled, lacks a nucleus, has no membrane bound organelles, smaller than eukaryotic cells.

Question 2

Describe a Eukaryotic Cell

Answer 2

contains a nucleus, membrane bound organelles, surrounded by a plasma membrane, plants and animals contain these.

Question 3

Mitochondria

Answer 3

the membrane bound organelle that produces energy to the cell and carries out cellular respiration. It produces most of the ATP in the body.

Question 4

Which membrane bound organelle contains digestive enzymes capable of breaking down proteins, nucleic acids, carbs and lipids?

Answer 4

lysosomes

Question 5

What does chloroplast do?

Answer 5

Helps plants carry out photosynthesis

Question 6

What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum responsible for?

Answer 6

synthesis and transport of lipids and steroids

Question 7

What is the rough endoplasmic reticulum responsible for?

Answer 7

has ribosomes that assist in protein synthesis.

Question 8

What is a monomer?

Answer 8

Small organic molecule from which larger molecules are made. Examples include amino acids, nucleotides, and sugars.

Question 9

What is a polymer?

Answer 9

Larger macromolecules made up of monomers.

Question 10

What happens in the protoplasm?

Answer 10

All the chemical reactions necessary for the cell to survive.