Prokaryotic Cells

Question 1

What is a eukaryotic cell?

Answer 1

A cell with a nucleus

Question 2

Are animal and plant cells prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

Answer 2

Eukaryotic

Question 3

What is a prokaryotic cell?

Answer 3

A cell with NO nucleus

Question 4

Where is the DNA stored in a prokaryotic cell?

Answer 4

Free in the cytoplasm

Question 5

Are bacteria prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

Answer 5

Eukaryotic

Question 6

Name 2 things that bacteria cells lack compared to plant cells:

Answer 6

1. Mitochondria
2. Chloroplasts

Question 7

Describe the genetic material in a bacteria cell:

Answer 7

Single loop of chromosomal DNA free in the cytoplasm. Carries most of the bacterial genes

Question 8

Describe the plasmids in a bacteria cell:

Answer 8

Some bacteria have extra circle of DNA, these contain additional genes not found in the chromosomes

Question 9

Describe the flagella in a bacteria cell:

Answer 9

Enables movement, can have more than one, rotates

Question 10

Describe the slime capsule in a bacteria cell:

Answer 10

Protects the cell and helps cause disease, not always present