10 Questions
Which of the following is a fundamental property shared by all cells?
Presence of cytoplasm
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Containment of genetic material within a nucleus
How did the first cell arise?
Enclosure of self-replicating RNA in a phospholipid membrane
Which group of prokaryotes diverged early in evolution?
Eubacteria
How did eukaryotic cells evolve?
Through endosymbiosis of prokaryotes
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Employ DNA as their genetic material
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Contain a nucleus
Which group of prokaryotes diverged early in evolution?
Archaebacteria
What is the RNA world hypothesis?
Self-replicating RNA enclosed in a phospholipid membrane
How did eukaryotic cells evolve?
Through the process of endosymbiosis
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of prokaryotic cells with this quiz. Explore the fundamental properties shared by all cells, as well as the main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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