Cell Types and Cell Theory

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Why is the small size of cells considered advantageous for organisms?

  • It provides protection against environmental factors
  • It allows for a higher surface area to volume ratio (correct)
  • It helps in reproduction
  • It enables cells to store more nutrients

What is the main structural difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?

  • Presence of mitochondria
  • Presence of membrane-bound nucleus (correct)
  • Composition of the cell wall
  • Shape of the cell

Which domain do prokaryotic cells belong to?

  • Eukarya
  • Protista
  • Fungi
  • Archaea and bacteria (correct)

What is the purpose of the cell envelope in prokaryotic cells?

<p>Maintains cell shape (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which supergroups do eukaryotes belong to based on evolutionary relationships?

<p>Animals, plants, fungi, and protists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Compartmentalizing the cell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of peroxisomes in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Acting as garbage disposals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for using solar energy to synthesize carbohydrates in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Chloroplast (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for building ribosomes by joining proteins and rRNA in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Nucleus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of microtubules in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Maintaining the cell shape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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