17 Questions
Which structure is most likely to have a double membrane?
Mitochondrion
What type of ribosomes are found in mitochondria?
70S
What is the process by which mitochondria reproduce?
Binary fission
What is the term for the theory that mitochondria evolved from free-living prokaryotes?
Endosymbiosis
What is unique about the DNA of mitochondria?
It is circular
What is the function of the mitochondrial inner membrane?
ATP production
What is the characteristic of the plasma membrane in a prokaryotic cell?
A continuous single line
What is the function of the pili in a prokaryotic cell?
To connect to the cell wall
What is the location of the DNA in a prokaryotic cell?
In the cytoplasm, not enclosed in a membrane
What is the function of the 70S ribosomes in a prokaryotic cell?
To synthesize proteins
What is NOT a characteristic of a prokaryotic cell?
Has a nucleus with a membrane
What is the function of flagella in prokaryotes?
To facilitate movement
What is the main function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?
To store genetic material
What is the main component of the cell wall in plant cells?
Cellulose
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells?
To facilitate protein transport
Which organelle is responsible for generating energy in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria
What is the size of ribosomes in eukaryotic cells?
80S
Quiz on cell biology, focusing on the endosymbiotic theory and cellular features. Questions cover the origin of mitochondria and ribosomes.
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