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What is the typical shape of DNA in prokaryotes?
What is the typical shape of DNA in prokaryotes?
- Spiral
- Circular (correct)
- Linear
- Helix
What is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells that is not found in prokaryotes?
What is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells that is not found in prokaryotes?
- Flagella
- Membrane-bound organelles (correct)
- Cytoplasm
- Cell wall
What is the main difference in the size of prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is the main difference in the size of prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
- Prokaryotes are similar in size to eukaryotes
- Prokaryotes are larger than eukaryotes
- Prokaryotes are generally smaller than eukaryotes (correct)
- Prokaryotes are variable in size, while eukaryotes are consistent
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following organelles is not found in prokaryotes?
Which of the following organelles is not found in prokaryotes?
Which cellular feature allows eukaryotes to organize their genetic material in a more complex manner?
Which cellular feature allows eukaryotes to organize their genetic material in a more complex manner?
What is the primary reason for the difference in size between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary reason for the difference in size between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a consequence of prokaryotes' simpler structure?
Which of the following is a consequence of prokaryotes' simpler structure?
What is the key advantage of having membrane-bound organelles in eukaryotic cells?
What is the key advantage of having membrane-bound organelles in eukaryotic cells?
How do the DNA structures of prokaryotes and eukaryotes differ?
How do the DNA structures of prokaryotes and eukaryotes differ?
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Cell Structure Comparison
- Prokaryotes lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- Prokaryotic DNA is typically in a circular form.
- Prokaryotes are generally smaller and simpler in structure.
Eukaryotic Cell Structure
- Eukaryotes have a defined nucleus containing DNA.
- Eukaryotes possess various membrane-bound organelles, including:
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Golgi apparatus
- Eukaryotes are larger and more complex in structure compared to prokaryotes.
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