Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

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What type of cells are plants and animal cells?

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Eukaryotic cells.

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What was the first type of cell to appear on Earth?

Back

Prokaryotic cells.

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What common feature is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Ribosomes.

Front

In which type of cell is the DNA located in the cytoplasm?

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Prokaryotic cells.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells: DNA separated by a nuclear membrane, large and complex, or lack membrane-bound organelles?

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Lack membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What are membrane-bound organelles?

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Organelles that are enclosed by membranes, found in eukaryotic cells.

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Give an example of a prokaryotic organism.

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Bacteria.

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What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the size comparison between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells.