Cells Flashcards
(52 cards)
What type of organisms are prokaryotic cells?
Single-celled organisms.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False.
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound __________.
organelles.
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells? A) Multicellular B) Unicellular C) Eukaryotic
B) Unicellular.
What is the size range of prokaryotic cells?
0.1 to 5.0 micrometers.
Name the two domains that consist of prokaryotic cells.
Bacteria and Archaea.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells reproduce by mitosis.
False.
What process do prokaryotic cells primarily use for reproduction?
Binary fission.
Fill in the blank: The genetic material in prokaryotic cells is typically in the form of __________.
circular DNA.
Which structure protects prokaryotic cells from environmental stress?
Cell wall.
What is the function of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?
Protein synthesis.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells can be both autotrophic and heterotrophic.
True.
What is the primary difference between bacteria and archaea?
Their genetic and biochemical properties.
What is the term for small, circular pieces of DNA found in prokaryotic cells?
Plasmids.
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells often have __________ for movement.
flagella.
What is the primary method of energy production in prokaryotic cells?
Cellular respiration or fermentation.
True or False: All prokaryotic cells are pathogenic.
False.
Which prokaryotic structure is involved in adherence to surfaces?
Pili or fimbriae.
What is the role of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?
Regulating the entry and exit of substances.
What type of cell division do prokaryotic cells undergo?
Binary fission.
What is a key feature of the cell wall in bacteria?
It contains peptidoglycan.
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells can exchange genetic material through a process called __________.
conjugation.
What is the primary structural component of the prokaryotic cell membrane?
Phospholipids.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells can form spores.
True.