eukaryotes and prokaryotes Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
how big are eukaryotic cells?
A
10-100 micrometers
2
Q
where are eukaryotic cells found?
A
plants , animals , fungi and protists.
3
Q
what are prokaryotes?
A
prokaryotes are bacteria
4
Q
how big are prokaryotes?
A
0.1 - 5.0 micrometers
5
Q
name some key features of a prokaryotic cell.
A
- they do not have a nucleus
- their genetic material is stored in a single dna loop in cytoplasm
- prokaryotic cells may have one or more small ring of DNA. these are called plasmids
- these cells do not contain mitochondria or choloplasts
6
Q
name 3 things prokaryotes never contain.
A
- nucleus
- mitochondria
-chloroplast
7
Q
what can be found in a prokaryotic cells?
A
- cell membrane
- plasmids
- single dna loop
8
Q
name some key features a eukaryotic cell contain
A
- cytoplasm
- cell membrane
- nucleus
