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How does the organization of DNA differ significantly between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
How does the organization of DNA differ significantly between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
- Prokaryotic DNA is linear and membrane-bound, while eukaryotic DNA is circular and free-floating in the cytoplasm.
- Prokaryotic DNA is associated with histones, while eukaryotic DNA is not.
- Eukaryotic DNA is enclosed within a nuclear membrane and associated with histones, whereas prokaryotic DNA is circular and lacks a nuclear membrane. (correct)
- Prokaryotes feature multiple linear chromosomes, whereas eukaryotes have a single circular chromosome.
Which cellular component is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, highlighting a fundamental aspect of all living cells?
Which cellular component is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, highlighting a fundamental aspect of all living cells?
- Ribosome (correct)
- Nuclear membrane
- Golgi complex
- Mitochondria
If a cell sample contains a complex cell wall structure, lacks membrane-enclosed organelles, and has a single circular chromosome, how would it be classified?
If a cell sample contains a complex cell wall structure, lacks membrane-enclosed organelles, and has a single circular chromosome, how would it be classified?
- Plant cell
- Prokaryotic cell (correct)
- Eukaryotic cell
- Animal cell
A scientist discovers a new type of cell. Upon examination, the scientist identifies a true nucleus. Which classification is appropriate for this cell?
A scientist discovers a new type of cell. Upon examination, the scientist identifies a true nucleus. Which classification is appropriate for this cell?
What is the primary distinction in the genetic material between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?
What is the primary distinction in the genetic material between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?
Flashcards
What are Prokaryotes?
What are Prokaryotes?
Cells lacking a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles; include bacteria and archaea.
What are Eukaryotes?
What are Eukaryotes?
Cells that possess a nucleus and other complex organelles.
Prokaryotic DNA structure?
Prokaryotic DNA structure?
In a prokaryote, DNA exists as one circular chromosome.
Eukaryotic DNA structure?
Eukaryotic DNA structure?
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Organelles: Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes?
Organelles: Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes?
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