Type of cells Flashcards
What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.
False
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells typically have a _______ shape.
circular
What type of organisms are primarily composed of prokaryotic cells?
Bacteria and Archaea
Which organelle is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?
Nucleus
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells? A) Membrane-bound organelles B) Circular DNA C) Linear DNA
B) Circular DNA
What is the function of ribosomes in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Protein synthesis
True or False: Eukaryotic cells can be unicellular or multicellular.
True
Fill in the blank: The cell wall in prokaryotic cells is primarily made of _______.
peptidoglycan
What is the genetic material in prokaryotic cells?
DNA
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of eukaryotic cell? A) Plant cell B) Bacterial cell C) Animal cell
B) Bacterial cell
What process do eukaryotic cells use for cellular respiration?
Aerobic respiration
True or False: Prokaryotic cells reproduce by mitosis.
False
Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells replicate their DNA during _______.
S phase of the cell cycle
What structure do prokaryotic cells use for movement?
Flagella
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a feature of eukaryotic cells? A) Nucleus B) No membrane-bound organelles C) Binary fission
A) Nucleus
What is the function of the cell membrane in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Regulates what enters and exits the cell
True or False: Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells contain ribosomes.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a jelly-like substance found inside all cells.
cytoplasm
What is a common method of genetic exchange in prokaryotic cells?
Conjugation
Multiple choice: Which of the following organelles is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells? A) Golgi apparatus B) Mitochondria C) Ribosomes
B) Mitochondria
What type of cell division do prokaryotic cells undergo?
Binary fission
True or False: Eukaryotic cells have a more complex structure than prokaryotic cells.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ envelops the nucleus in eukaryotic cells.
nuclear envelope
What is a defining feature of Archaea compared to Bacteria?
Their unique membrane lipids and lack of peptidoglycan in cell walls
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of prokaryotic cells? A) DNA B) Endoplasmic reticulum C) Ribosomes
B) Endoplasmic reticulum
What type of ribosomes do prokaryotic cells have?
70S ribosomes
True or False: Eukaryotic cells can have multiple nuclei.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the site of photosynthesis in plant eukaryotic cells.
chloroplast
What is the purpose of the plasmid in prokaryotic cells?
To carry extra genetic information
Multiple choice: Which feature is unique to eukaryotic cells? A) Cell membrane B) Nucleus C) Ribosomes
B) Nucleus
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?
Modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins
True or False: Prokaryotic cells can form complex multicellular organisms.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ structure of prokaryotic cells helps them to survive in various environments.
cell wall
What type of reproduction do eukaryotic cells primarily undergo?
Mitosis and meiosis
Multiple choice: Eukaryotic cells are characterized by: A) Lack of organelles B) Presence of a nucleus C) Simple structure
B) Presence of a nucleus
