Cells Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the two main types of cells?
Eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False.
What is the size range for prokaryotic cells?
Typically 0.1 to 5.0 micrometers.
Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells are generally ______ than prokaryotic cells.
larger.
What organelles are found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?
Nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus.
Which type of cell is typically more complex, eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
Eukaryotic.
What is the average size range for eukaryotic cells?
10 to 100 micrometers.
True or False: Plant cells contain chloroplasts.
True.
What structure do animal cells have that plant cells do not?
Centrioles.
Fill in the blank: The rigid outer layer of plant cells is known as the ______.
cell wall.
What type of cell division do prokaryotic cells undergo?
Binary fission.
Which type of cell contains membrane-bound organelles?
Eukaryotic cells.
True or False: Both plant and animal cells are eukaryotic.
True.
What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?
Protein synthesis.
Which cell type is generally unicellular?
Prokaryotic cells.
Fill in the blank: The jelly-like substance inside a cell is called ______.
cytoplasm.
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To regulate what enters and exits the cell.
True or False: Eukaryotic cells can be unicellular or multicellular.
True.
What is a key feature of prokaryotic DNA?
It is circular and not enclosed in a nucleus.
Which type of cell has a more complex cytoskeleton?
Eukaryotic cells.
What structure is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria.
Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic organisms include ______ and ______.
plants; animals.
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.
Which type of cell has a peptidoglycan cell wall?
Prokaryotic cells (specifically bacteria).
