12 Questions
What is a key difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
Presence of a nucleus in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells
Which of the following is an example of passive transport in cells?
Facilitated diffusion
What do all cells have in common according to the cell theory?
Originate from pre-existing cells
Which organelle is responsible for energy production in animal cells?
Mitochondria
What differentiates animal and plant cells regarding structure?
Plant cells have a cell membrane, while animal cells have a cell wall
Which form of cellular transport involves the movement of large molecules into or out of the cell using vesicles?
Endocytosis
What is the central dogma for protein synthesis?
DNA to RNA to Protein
Which step of protein synthesis involves the reading of the DNA coding template to produce mRNA?
Transcription
In cellular respiration, which step requires oxygen and serves as the final electron acceptor in oxidative phosphorylation?
Oxidative phosphorylation
What types of energy are involved in cellular metabolism?
Potential and Kinetic Energy
What is the key difference in how protein synthesis occurs in eukaryotic versus prokaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells perform transcription in the nucleus, while prokaryotic cells perform transcription in the cytoplasm.
What is the role of the Light Reaction in photosynthesis?
Capturing Light Energy
Test your knowledge on cell structure and functions by comparing/contrasting eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, identifying traits shared by all cells, understanding the components of the cell theory, and exploring the kingdoms under the Eukarya Domain. Additionally, compare and contrast animal and plant cells in terms of their characteristics and functions.
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