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Cell Types and Their Differences

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What defines a prokaryotic cell?

It is a unicellular organism without organelles. (correct)

It has DNA protected within a membrane.

It can be part of multicellular organisms.

It contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

They are always unicellular.

They contain organelles. (correct)

They do not have DNA.

They lack a nucleus.

What role do organelles play in a cell?

They carry out specific functions for the cell. (correct)

They protect the DNA from external damage.

They are the energy source of the cell.

They are responsible for cell division only.

Which of the following cells is an example of a prokaryotic cell?

Bacterial cell Signup and view all the answers

What defines all eukaryotic cells?

Presence of a nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Both have DNA. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

They have a nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a cell membrane?

To regulate what enters and exits the cell. Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are classified as eukaryotic?

Plants and animals. Signup and view all the answers

In what way do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells share similarities?

Both have DNA. Signup and view all the answers

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Cell Types

Prokaryotic cells are unicellular organisms that lack internal membrane-bound structures, including a nucleus.
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles, enclosed by a plasma membrane.
Organelles are like mini-organs for a cell, each carrying out specific jobs.
Bacteria cells are prokaryotic.
Plant and animal cells are eukaryotic.

Similarities

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have DNA.
Both have cytoplasm.
Both are enclosed by a cell membrane.

Differences

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryotic DNA is not protected within a nucleus. Eukaryotic DNA is protected within a nucleus.

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Explore the fundamental differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in this quiz. Understand the cellular structures, similarities, and distinctive features that define these two cellular categories. Test your knowledge on organelles, DNA protection, and more.