Unit 1 - Cells - Prokaryotes Vs Eukaryotes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main Eukaryotes?
A
Animal and Plant Cells
2
Q
What is the main Prokaryote?
A
Bacteria
3
Q
What is the Key difference between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes?
A
Prokaryotes are smaller and simpler than Eukaryotes
4
Q
List the organelles in an animal cell:
A
- Nucleus
- Cell membrane
- Ribosomes
- Mitochondria
- Cytoplasm
5
Q
List the Organelles in a plant cell:
A
- Nucleus
- Cytoplasm
- Cell membrane
- Mitochondria
- Ribosome
- Vacuole
- Chloroplasts
- Cell Wall
6
Q
List the Organelles in a bacterial cell:
A
- Cell membrane
- Cell Wall
- Cytoplasm
- Plasmid
7
Q
Explain the difference in how DNA is stored in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
A
Prokaryotes have a single circular strand of DNA floating free in the cytoplasm. They also contain Plasmids - Small rings of DNA. Eukaryotes’ DNA are held in the Nucleus.
