Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells

This quiz covers contrasts prokaryotic cell features (nucleoid, no membrane-bound organelles, binary fission) with eukaryotic cells, using the cyanobacterium as a prokaryotic example

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Cells that lack a membrane-bound

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One of the most fundamental distinctions in cell biology is whether a cell has a true membrane-bound nucleus or not.

Cells that lack a membrane-bound nucleus are called (1), while cells that have one are called (2).

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autotrophs
eukaryotes
prokaryotes
heterotrophs
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Which of the following are examples of prokaryotic organisms?

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Select ALL organisms that are prokaryotes.

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In prokaryotic cells, where is the genetic material located?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus. Their genetic material must therefore be housed differently.

Where is the genetic material located in a prokaryotic cell?

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Classify each feature as belonging to Prokaryotic Cells, Eukaryotic Cells, or Both.

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Single circular chromosome
Mitochondria
Membrane-bound nucleus
Nucleoid region
Cell wall (in many)
Plasma membrane
Ribosomes
Prokaryotes Only
Eukaryotes Only
Both

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How do prokaryotic cells divide?

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Prokaryotic cells reproduce asexually by a simpler process than eukaryotic mitosis.

What is this process of prokaryotic cell division called?

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Sort the steps of binary fission in the correct sequence.

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Arrange the following steps of binary fission in prokaryotic cells in the correct order.

The single circular chromosome duplicates
Two daughter cells separate, each with a complete set of genetic material
The parent cell is divided into two parts
A membrane forms in the middle of the parent cell
Each copy of the chromosome moves to an opposite end of the cell
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Which of the following organelles are absent in prokaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are much simpler than eukaryotic cells. Select ALL organelles that are absent in prokaryotic cells.

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True or False: Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria and an endoplasmic reticulum.

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True or False:

Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria and an endoplasmic reticulum.

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Match each cell type to its correct set of characteristics.

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Cell Type

Eukaryotic cell
Prokaryotic cell

Characteristics

True membrane-bound nucleus; multiple linear chromosomes; divides by mitosis or meiosis
No membrane-bound nucleus; single circular chromosome; divides by binary fission

Match Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells to their defining characteristics.

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The cyanobacterium is an example of which type of cell?

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Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are photosynthetic microorganisms frequently used as model organisms in cell biology textbooks.

What type of cell is a cyanobacterium?

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Which structure in a prokaryotic cell contains the photosynthetic pigments in photosynthetic bacteria?

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Photosynthetic prokaryotes such as cyanobacteria lack chloroplasts. Instead, they use a different internal membrane structure to carry out photosynthesis.

What structure contains the photosynthetic pigments in these cells?

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True or False: Prokaryotic cells contain ribosomes.

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True or False:

Despite their simplicity, prokaryotic cells still contain ribosomes.

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