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What is a significant characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
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?
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?
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?
What type of DNA structure is typically found in eukaryotic cells?
What describes the cytosol found within cells?
What describes the cytosol found within cells?
Which of the following statements about ribosomes in prokaryotes is correct?
Which of the following statements about ribosomes in prokaryotes is correct?
Which of the following is NOT a basic component of prokaryotic cytoplasm?
Which of the following is NOT a basic component of prokaryotic cytoplasm?
What role do granules or inclusions play in bacteria?
What role do granules or inclusions play in bacteria?
How does the plasma membrane of prokaryotes differ from that of eukaryotes?
How does the plasma membrane of prokaryotes differ from that of eukaryotes?
Which type of prokaryote is known to thrive in extreme environments?
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?
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)?
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?
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?
Which type of endocytosis involves the specific uptake of molecules through receptor-ligand interactions?
What key characteristic distinguishes the inner membrane of mitochondria?
What key characteristic distinguishes the inner membrane of mitochondria?
What is the primary function of the lipid bilayer in prokaryotes?
What is the primary function of the lipid bilayer in prokaryotes?
Which amino acid form is primarily used in the synthesis of peptidoglycan?
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 component provides rigid support while allowing permeability in the bacterial cell wall?
What are the two primary components of the backbone of peptidoglycan?
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 is a common effect of mutations in the haploid DNA of prokaryotes?
What additional layer can some bacteria possess outside of their cell wall?
What additional layer can some bacteria possess outside of their cell wall?
Which characteristic of the glycocalyx assists bacteria in adhering to surfaces?
Which characteristic of the glycocalyx assists bacteria in adhering to surfaces?
Which type of bacteria typically has a thick peptidoglycan layer?
Which type of bacteria typically has a thick peptidoglycan layer?
What does the presence of plasmids in prokaryotic cells primarily confer?
What does the presence of plasmids in prokaryotic cells primarily confer?
What is the role of inter-peptide bridges in peptidoglycan?
What is the role of inter-peptide bridges in peptidoglycan?
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