Type of cells Flashcards

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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

A

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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True or False: Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.

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False

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Fill in the blank: Prokaryotic cells typically have a _______ shape.

A

circular

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4
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What type of organisms are primarily composed of prokaryotic cells?

A

Bacteria and Archaea

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5
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Which organelle is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

A

Nucleus

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6
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells? A) Membrane-bound organelles B) Circular DNA C) Linear DNA

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B) Circular DNA

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What is the function of ribosomes in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Protein synthesis

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True or False: Eukaryotic cells can be unicellular or multicellular.

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True

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9
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Fill in the blank: The cell wall in prokaryotic cells is primarily made of _______.

A

peptidoglycan

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10
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What is the genetic material in prokaryotic cells?

A

DNA

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11
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of eukaryotic cell? A) Plant cell B) Bacterial cell C) Animal cell

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B) Bacterial cell

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12
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What process do eukaryotic cells use for cellular respiration?

A

Aerobic respiration

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13
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells reproduce by mitosis.

A

False

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14
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Fill in the blank: Eukaryotic cells replicate their DNA during _______.

A

S phase of the cell cycle

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15
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What structure do prokaryotic cells use for movement?

A

Flagella

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16
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a feature of eukaryotic cells? A) Nucleus B) No membrane-bound organelles C) Binary fission

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A) Nucleus

17
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What is the function of the cell membrane in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

A

Regulates what enters and exits the cell

18
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True or False: Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells contain ribosomes.

19
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is a jelly-like substance found inside all cells.

20
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What is a common method of genetic exchange in prokaryotic cells?

A

Conjugation

21
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Multiple choice: Which of the following organelles is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells? A) Golgi apparatus B) Mitochondria C) Ribosomes

A

B) Mitochondria

22
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What type of cell division do prokaryotic cells undergo?

A

Binary fission

23
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True or False: Eukaryotic cells have a more complex structure than prokaryotic cells.

24
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Fill in the blank: The _______ envelops the nucleus in eukaryotic cells.

A

nuclear envelope

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What is a defining feature of Archaea compared to Bacteria?
Their unique membrane lipids and lack of peptidoglycan in cell walls
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of prokaryotic cells? A) DNA B) Endoplasmic reticulum C) Ribosomes
B) Endoplasmic reticulum
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What type of ribosomes do prokaryotic cells have?
70S ribosomes
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True or False: Eukaryotic cells can have multiple nuclei.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the site of photosynthesis in plant eukaryotic cells.
chloroplast
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What is the purpose of the plasmid in prokaryotic cells?
To carry extra genetic information
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Multiple choice: Which feature is unique to eukaryotic cells? A) Cell membrane B) Nucleus C) Ribosomes
B) Nucleus
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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?
Modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells can form complex multicellular organisms.
False
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Fill in the blank: The _______ structure of prokaryotic cells helps them to survive in various environments.
cell wall
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What type of reproduction do eukaryotic cells primarily undergo?
Mitosis and meiosis
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Multiple choice: Eukaryotic cells are characterized by: A) Lack of organelles B) Presence of a nucleus C) Simple structure
B) Presence of a nucleus