Lesson 1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the two main types of cells?
Prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False.
Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells are generally ______ than prokaryotic cells.
larger.
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.
Which type of cell is characterized by the absence of membrane-bound organelles?
Prokaryotic cells.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells? A) No nucleus B) Membrane-bound organelles C) Smaller size
B) Membrane-bound organelles.
What organelle is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria.
True or False: Bacteria are an example of eukaryotic cells.
False.
What structure provides shape and support to plant cells?
Cell wall.
Fill in the blank: The genetic material of prokaryotic cells is found in the ______.
nucleoid.
Which type of cell can be unicellular or multicellular?
Eukaryotic cells.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT found in prokaryotic cells? A) Ribosomes B) DNA C) Nucleus
C) Nucleus.
What is the main purpose of ribosomes in a cell?
Protein synthesis.
True or False: All eukaryotic cells have chloroplasts.
False.
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Synthesis and transport of proteins and lipids.
Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells reproduce through ______.
binary fission.
What is the primary role of the Golgi apparatus?
Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins.
Multiple choice: Which of the following structures is found in plant cells but not in animal cells? A) Mitochondria B) Cell wall C) Nucleus
B) Cell wall.
True or False: Eukaryotic cells can have complex structures.
True.
What is the difference in size between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells.
