16 Questions
What is the primary distinguishing feature between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus.
Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi, a type of eukaryotic microorganism?
Fungi have a cell wall made of chitin.
Which of the following is a characteristic of gram-negative bacteria, a type of prokaryotic microorganism?
Gram-negative bacteria have a thin peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall.
What is the approximate size range of prokaryotic cells?
1-10 micrometers (μm)
What is the primary function of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration.
What is the key difference between the genetic material of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic DNA is not enclosed within a membrane, while eukaryotic DNA is enclosed within the nuclear membrane.
Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
Presence of a true nucleus
Which of the following is a key difference in the cell division process between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotes undergo binary fission, while eukaryotes undergo mitosis.
Which of the following is a key difference in the ribosome structure between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic ribosomes are 70S, while eukaryotic ribosomes are 80S.
What is the key difference in the cell wall structure between gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria?
Gram-negative bacteria have a lipopolysaccharide layer, while gram-positive bacteria have a teichoic acid layer.
Which of the following is a key difference in the structure of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles.
Which of the following distinguishes fungi from bacteria?
Fungi have a true nucleus enclosed by a nuclear membrane, while bacteria lack a true nucleus.
What is the primary difference between fungal and bacterial ribosomes?
Fungal ribosomes are larger than bacterial ribosomes, measuring 80 Svedberg units.
Which of the following statements about protozoa is correct?
Protozoa are eukaryotic cells that possess an outer surface called a pellicle.
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells, as exhibited by fungi and protozoa?
Possession of both DNA and RNA.
What is the primary difference between the infective and pathogenic stages of protozoa?
The infective stage is the cyst, while the pathogenic stage is the trophozoite.
Test your knowledge on the comparison between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells with this quiz based on the textbook 'Microbiology and Parasitology: A Textbook and Laboratory Manual for the Health Sciences'. Learn about the differences in size, structure, and important organelles found in these two types of cells.
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