Cellular Organization: Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic Cells

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What is the defining characteristic that distinguishes animal cells from plant cells?

  • Smaller size
  • Lack of organelles
  • Irregular shape
  • Presence of a cell wall (correct)

Which type of cells are known to be the earliest on earth?

  • Prokaryotic cells (correct)
  • Eukaryotic cells
  • Archaea cells
  • Mitochondrial cells

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

  • Cellular respiration
  • Protein synthesis and secretion (correct)
  • Waste digestion
  • Photosynthesis

Which type of cells contain organelles such as mitochondria and lysosomes?

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

What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

<p>Protein synthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type possesses a well-defined nucleus surrounded by a nuclear membrane?

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

Which organelle is responsible for cellular energy exchange in eukaryotic cells?

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

What is the major difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells in terms of membrane structure?

<p>Eukaryotic cells have double membranes while prokaryotic cells have single membranes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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