Cell Structure - Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic

Question 1

What are the different types of organelle in a prokaryotic organism ?

Answer 1

-small and simple
-0.1 to 5.0 nm in size
-unicellular
-circular DNA
-single haploid (n) chromosome
-lack membrane bound organelle
-reproduce sexually and asexually
-cell division by binary fission

Question 2

What are examples of prokaryotic organisms ?

Answer 2

bacteria and archaea cells

Question 3

What are the different types of organelle in a eukaryotic organism ?

Answer 3

-large and complex
-10 to 100 nm in size
-unicellular and multicellular
-nucleus is present
-linear DNA
-paired haploid (n) chromosome
-has membrane bound organelle
-mostly reproduce sexually
-cell division by mitosis

Question 4

What are examples of eukaryotic organisms ?

Answer 4

plant and animal cells including humans

Question 5

What are some similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells ?

Answer 5

-have cell (plasma) membrane
-have cytoplasm
-have ribosomes
-have DNA (genetic material)