Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Eukaryotic cells but not Prokaryotic cells?

Presence of mitochondria

What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum in a cell?

Internal delivery system of the cell

Which organelle is responsible for cell respiration and energy production?

Mitochondria

What is the structure of the genetic material in Eukaryotic cells?

Associated with protein to form chromatin

Which type of cell division is characteristic of Prokaryotic cells?

Binary fission

Study Notes

Cell Characteristics

  • Eukaryotic cells have a characteristic that is not present in Prokaryotic cells, which is still unknown.

Organelle Functions

  • The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is responsible for several functions, including protein synthesis, folding, and transport.

Cellular Respiration

  • Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for cell respiration and energy production in a cell.

Genetic Material Structure

  • In Eukaryotic cells, the genetic material is structured into linear chromosomes, which are composed of DNA and proteins.

Cell Division

  • Binary fission is a characteristic of Prokaryotic cells, which is a type of cell division.

Test your knowledge of cell biology with this quiz on the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Explore the occurrence and characteristics of eukaryotic cells in protists and multicellular organisms, as well as prokaryotic cells in monera and blue-green algae. Identify the key organelles in both cell types and understand the distinctions in nucleus organization.

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