Cell Biology: Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells

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What is a significant characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

Eukaryotic cells use binary fission for reproduction.

Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus that contains chromosomes. (correct)

Eukaryotic cells do not contain ribosomes.

Eukaryotic cells are always single-celled organisms.

Which statement accurately describes a feature of prokaryotic cells?

Prokaryotic cells have multiple membrane-bound organelles.

Prokaryotic cells reproduce exclusively through meiosis.

Prokaryotic cells have complex cellular structures and functions.

Prokaryotic cells contain DNA in a nucleoid region. (correct)

Which of the following statements is true regarding all cells?

All cells have a defined nucleus.

All cells contain ribosomes. (correct)

All cells reproduce through binary fission.

All cells are capable of photosynthesis.

What type of DNA structure is typically found in eukaryotic cells?

Double-stranded linear DNA Signup and view all the answers

What describes the cytosol found within cells?

It is the semi-fluid substance where organelles are located. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about ribosomes in prokaryotes is correct?

Prokaryotic ribosomes consist of 30 S and 50 S subunits. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a basic component of prokaryotic cytoplasm?

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

What role do granules or inclusions play in bacteria?

They serve as a means of storing nutrients. Signup and view all the answers

How does the plasma membrane of prokaryotes differ from that of eukaryotes?

Prokaryotic membranes lack sterols, except in mycoplasma. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of prokaryote is known to thrive in extreme environments?

Archaea Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of flagella in prokaryotes?

Locomotion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of flagella in prokaryotes?

To facilitate movement in aquatic environments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

Secretion of proteins and glycoproteins Signup and view all the answers

What structure is involved in the exchange of genetic information between bacteria?

F-pilus Signup and view all the answers

Which type of endocytosis involves the specific uptake of molecules through receptor-ligand interactions?

Receptor-mediated endocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What key characteristic distinguishes the inner membrane of mitochondria?

It has infoldings called cristae Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lipid bilayer in prokaryotes?

Serve as a semipermeable membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acid form is primarily used in the synthesis of peptidoglycan?

D form Signup and view all the answers

What component provides rigid support while allowing permeability in the bacterial cell wall?

Peptidoglycan Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary components of the backbone of peptidoglycan?

N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of mutations in the haploid DNA of prokaryotes?

Quicker adaptation to environmental changes Signup and view all the answers

What additional layer can some bacteria possess outside of their cell wall?

Capsule Signup and view all the answers

Cell Biology: Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells

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What is a significant characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

Which statement accurately describes a feature of prokaryotic cells?

Which of the following statements is true regarding all cells?

What type of DNA structure is typically found in eukaryotic cells?

What describes the cytosol found within cells?

Which of the following statements about ribosomes in prokaryotes is correct?

Which of the following is NOT a basic component of prokaryotic cytoplasm?

What role do granules or inclusions play in bacteria?

How does the plasma membrane of prokaryotes differ from that of eukaryotes?

Which type of prokaryote is known to thrive in extreme environments?

What is the primary function of flagella in prokaryotes?

What is the primary function of flagella in prokaryotes?

Which of the following best describes the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

What structure is involved in the exchange of genetic information between bacteria?

Which type of endocytosis involves the specific uptake of molecules through receptor-ligand interactions?

What key characteristic distinguishes the inner membrane of mitochondria?

What is the primary function of the lipid bilayer in prokaryotes?

Which amino acid form is primarily used in the synthesis of peptidoglycan?

What component provides rigid support while allowing permeability in the bacterial cell wall?

What are the two primary components of the backbone of peptidoglycan?

What is a common effect of mutations in the haploid DNA of prokaryotes?

What additional layer can some bacteria possess outside of their cell wall?

Which characteristic of the glycocalyx assists bacteria in adhering to surfaces?

Which type of bacteria typically has a thick peptidoglycan layer?

What does the presence of plasmids in prokaryotic cells primarily confer?

What is the role of inter-peptide bridges in peptidoglycan?

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