Prokarotes and eukaryotes benchmark

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What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

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The organization of the genetic material.

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What common material can be used to model prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells, and viruses?

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Blue yarn.

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How do eukaryotic cells compare to prokaryotic cells in terms of complexity?

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Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells.

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What type of cell lacks a nucleus but has a cell wall and ribosomes?

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Bacteria.

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Define prokaryotic cells.

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Cells that do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

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Define eukaryotic cells.

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Cells that have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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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 a cell wall and which types of cells have it?

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A rigid outer layer that provides support; found in plant cells and bacteria.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What are membrane-bound organelles?

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Organelles that are enclosed by membranes, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.