Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

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Bacteria is what kind of cell?

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Prokaryotic

Answer explanation

Bacteria is a prokaryotic cell because it lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, which are characteristics of eukaryotic cells.

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What kind of cell is this?

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Eukaryotic

Answer explanation

This cell is eukaryotic because it contains a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, unlike prokaryotic cells which lack a nucleus.

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All living things are made of...

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cells

Answer explanation

All living things are made of cells, which are the basic structural and functional units of life. Cells are the building blocks of all living organisms.

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Unicellular

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one cell

Answer explanation

Unicellular means consisting of one cell, so the correct answer is 'one cell'.

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multicellular

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many cells

Answer explanation

Multicellular means having many cells, as opposed to being made up of just one cell or no cells.

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What type of cell has a nucleus?

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eukaryotic

Answer explanation

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, distinguishing them from prokaryotic cells which lack a nucleus.

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What organelle is the control center of the cell?

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nucleus

Answer explanation

The control center of the cell is the nucleus, which contains the genetic material and regulates cell activities.

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Where is the DNA around in a prokaryotic cell?

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Floating around in the cytoplasm.

Answer explanation

The DNA in a prokaryotic cell is floating around in the cytoplasm, not located in a nucleus.

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One example of a prokaryote is a...
Options: fungus, bacteria, animal, plant

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bacteria

Answer explanation

One example of a prokaryote is a bacteria, as prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, and bacteria fit this description.

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Which type of cell is bigger?

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Eukaryotic

Answer explanation

Eukaryotic cells are bigger than prokaryotic cells due to their more complex structure and organelles, such as the nucleus and mitochondria.