(1) Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes

Question 1

What is the main difference between a eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell?

Answer 1

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus whereas prokaryotic cells don’t

Question 2

What type of cell is a bacterial cell

Answer 2

Prokaryotic

Question 3

Give the function of the plasma membrane in a bacterial cell

Answer 3

Plasma membrane: (Present in animal, plant and bacterial cell) controls what enters and exits the cell

Question 4

Give the function of the cell wall in a bacterial cell

Answer 4

Cell Wall: Made up of chitin not cellulose and it supports the cell

Question 5

Give the function of the Capsule in a bacterial cell

Answer 5

Capsule : is a protein capsule that provides the cell with more protection

Question 6

Give the function of the cytoplasm in a bacterial cell

Answer 6

Cytoplasm: where most chemical reactions take place (Present in all types of cells)

Question 7

Give the function of the free DNA

Answer 7

Free DNA: (wiggly lines in the middle) the free DNA floats in the cytoplasm of the cell as there is no nucleus

Question 8

Give the function of the plasmid in a bacterial cell

Answer 8

Plasmid: Ring of DNA that contains extra genetic information. The information is not essential for survival but it does help the cell

Question 9

Give the function of ribosomes in a bacterial cell

Answer 9

Ribosomes: in the cytoplasm where proteins are made

Question 10

Give the function of the flagella in a bacterial cell

Answer 10

Flagella: Structure that allows the cell to move around. Some have more than 1 flagella, it depends on the cell

Question 11

Give 3 examples of eukaryotic cells

Answer 11

Plant, animal and fungal cells

Question 12

Give one example of a prokaryotic cell

Answer 12

Bacterial cell