Prokaryots & Eukaryots Flashcards
What are the two main types of cells in biology?
Prokaryotic cells and Eukaryotic cells.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False.
Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound __________.
organelles.
Which type of cell is generally smaller, prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
Prokaryotic.
What is the genetic material in prokaryotes typically structured as?
A single circular DNA molecule.
Multiple choice: Which of the following organisms are classified as eukaryotes? A) Bacteria B) Fungi C) Archaea D) Viruses
B) Fungi.
True or False: Prokaryotes can be unicellular or multicellular.
False.
What is the primary function of ribosomes in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Protein synthesis.
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells reproduce through a process called __________.
binary fission.
Which type of cell has a complex cytoskeleton?
Eukaryotic cells.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic cells? A) Lack of nucleus B) Presence of organelles C) Simple structure D) Smaller size
B) Presence of organelles.
True or False: Eukaryotic cells can be found in plants, animals, and fungi.
True.
What structure protects prokaryotic cells and provides shape?
Cell wall.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a gel-like substance inside both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
cytoplasm.
Which type of cell undergoes mitosis for cell division?
Eukaryotic cells.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a prokaryotic organism? A) Yeast B) E. coli C) Amoeba D) Mushroom
B) E. coli.
True or False: Eukaryotic cells have larger ribosomes than prokaryotic cells.
True.
What type of DNA do eukaryotic cells have?
Linear DNA organized into chromosomes.
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotes are classified into two domains: __________ and __________.
Bacteria and Archaea.
Which organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria.
What is the primary difference between bacteria and archaea?
Their cell wall composition and membrane lipids.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a feature unique to eukaryotic cells? A) Nucleus B) Cell membrane C) Ribosomes D) DNA
A) Nucleus.
True or False: All prokaryotes are harmful to humans.
False.
What type of reproduction do eukaryotic cells primarily use?
Sexual reproduction, as well as asexual reproduction.
