Cell Organelles and Organism Variations Quiz
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Cell Organelles and Organism Variations Quiz

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What is the main characteristic of prokaryotes?

  • They lack a true nucleus (correct)
  • They have linear DNA molecules
  • They have membrane-bound organelles
  • They are always multicellular
  • How do prokaryotes typically reproduce?

  • By budding
  • By fission (correct)
  • By mitosis
  • By meiosis
  • What is the function of histones in a cell?

  • To aid in cell division
  • To produce energy
  • To protect DNA (correct)
  • To synthesize proteins
  • What is the meaning of 'prokaryote'?

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    Where can you find more information about cell ultrastructure?

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    Study Notes

    BIO116: Week 3 Organelles Overview

    • Learning outcomes include describing cell organelles and their functions, cell variation based on function, and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
    • Contact information for Dr. R. Rose provided
    • Resource link for cell micrographs given
    • Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms adapted to diverse environments and growth conditions
    • They have minimal internal organization, lack a nucleus, and contain circular DNA in a nucleoid
    • Prokaryotes lack histones to protect DNA and divide by fission
    • The term "prokaryote" derives from "pro" meaning before and "karyon" meaning nucleus
    • Image of E. coli from M. Lee, S. Gu, R. Rose (2018) unpublished
    • Prokaryotes are always unicellular

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    Test your knowledge of cell organelles, their functions, and the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms with this quiz. Gain insights into the variations in cell size, shape, and organelles based on their functions. Challenge yourself while learning with Dr. R. Rose's BIO116 week 3 quiz.

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