Cell Biology Quiz: Eukaryotes vs Prokaryotes
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What differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

Eukaryotic cells are complex and have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells are simpler and do not have a nucleus.

What role does the ribosome play in a cell?

Ribosomes are involved in synthesizing proteins by translating genetic material.

Explain the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell.

Mitochondria are responsible for respiration, transferring energy that the cell needs to function.

What is the purpose of the rigid cell wall in plant cells?

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Describe the function of chloroplasts in plant cells.

<p>Chloroplasts are where photosynthesis occurs, allowing plants to make their own food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do bacterial cells differ in structure from plant and animal cells?

<p>Bacterial cells lack a nucleus and have circular chromosomal DNA floating in the cytoplasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of plasmid DNA in bacterial cells?

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What does the large vacuole do in plant cells?

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Eukaryotic cell

A complex cell, containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples include plant and animal cells.

Prokaryotic cell

A simpler cell, lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Bacteria are an example.

Nucleus function

Controls cell activities by containing genetic material (chromosomes).

Mitochondria function

Where cell respiration happens, releasing energy for cell work.

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Ribosome function

Translate genetic instructions to make proteins.

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Cell wall function (plant cells)

Provides structure and support to the plant cell.

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Vacuole function (plant cells)

Maintains internal pressure, supporting the cell.

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Chloroplast function

Site of photosynthesis, where plants make food using sunlight.

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