Biophysics: Study of Life at Every Level

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What is a key characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

They are multicellular organisms

They have a nucleus

Do not have structures surrounded by membranes (correct)

Contain organelles surrounded by membranes

Which type of cells are most commonly found in one-celled organisms like bacteria?

Prokaryotic cells (correct)

Eukaryotic cells

Plant cells

Animal cells

What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?

Absence of nucleus

Presence of membrane-bound organelles (correct)

Lack of cell wall

Simplicity of structure

Where is the nucleus located in an animal cell?

In the center of the cell Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type has a large central vacuole that occupies most of the cell volume?

Plant cell Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of plant cells that distinguishes them from animal cells?

Presence of plastids like chloroplasts Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for carrying out photosynthesis in plant cells?

Chloroplasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cell membrane in all cells?

Control what enters or leaves the cell. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are composed of many cells and are examples of animals and plants?

Eukaryotic Cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Eukaryotic Cells contain organelles surrounded by membranes but Prokaryotic Cells don't Signup and view all the answers

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What is a key characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

Which type of cells are most commonly found in one-celled organisms like bacteria?

What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?

Where is the nucleus located in an animal cell?

Which cell type has a large central vacuole that occupies most of the cell volume?

What is a characteristic feature of plant cells that distinguishes them from animal cells?

Which organelle is responsible for carrying out photosynthesis in plant cells?

What is the main function of the cell membrane in all cells?

Which type of cells are composed of many cells and are examples of animals and plants?

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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