Prokaryotic Cells [B]

Question 1

What is the main difference between an Eukaryotic cell and a Prokaryotic cell?

Answer 1

Eukaryotic cells have a nuclear while Prokaryotic cells don’t.

Question 2

Name all the structures of a Prokaryotic cell.

Answer 2

Flagellum, Pilli, Plasmid, Capsule, Plasma Membrane, Cell Wall, Ribosome

Question 3

What are the 2 types of ribosomes, which type of cell has which?

Answer 3

70s and 80s Ribosomes. Prokaryotic cells have 70s ribosomes, Eukaryotic cells have 80s.

Question 4

What is the structure and function of the Capsule?

Answer 4

Sticky outmost layer.
Prevents the cell from drying out by absorbing moisture.
Helps the cell stick to surfaces
Protects from white blood cells

Question 5

What is the structure and function of the Pilli?

Answer 5

Little hairs on the outside of the cell, used to attach to other cells or surfaces.

Question 6

What is the structure and function of the Flagellum?

Answer 6

A tail on the cell which helps with movement.

Question 7

What is the structure and function of the Plasmid?

Answer 7

Strands of DNA.
Has alleles for antibiotic resistance
Allows for gene transfer between cells