Cell Theory, Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes

Cell Theory, Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes

Ms. Cabrera

Multiple Choice

Which statement was NOT included in cell theory?

• All living things are composed of cells.

• Living cells come only from other living cells.

• Each cell contains a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum.

• Cells are the smallest structure of living things that can perform the functions necessary for life.

Multiple Choice

Who discovered that all cells come from other living cells and had research that lead to the last major principle of cell theory?

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodore Schwann

• Robert Hooke

• Rudolf Virchow

Multiple Choice

Who discovered and named cells while looking at cork?

• Captain Hook

• Robert Hooke

• Matthais Schleiden

• Rudolf Virchow

Multiple Choice

Cells can’t be too small because . . .

• Need to hold parts necessary for function (ex. DNA and organelles)

• Need to be large enough to build an organism

• Can't function unless they are large

Multiple Choice

Cells are most efficient when they are _____.

• Small

• Large

• Fat

• Skinny

Multiple Choice

The larger the cell, the _______ it will take to transport materials, process nutrients, or release wastes.

• Longer

• Faster

Multiple Choice

Where is the DNA found in a eukaryotic cell?

• floating around in the cytoplasm

• in the nucleus

Multiple Choice

Where is the DNA found in a prokaryotic cell?

• floating around in the cytoplasm

• in the nucleus

• in the ribosomes

• attached to the cell membrane

Multiple Choice

Which is true of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.

• Eukaryotic cells do not have nuclei, and prokaryotic cells do have nuclei.

• Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, and eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles.

• Eukaryotic cells are simpler than prokaryotic cells.

Multiple Choice

Bacteria is an example of a(n)

• prokaryotic cell.

• eukaryotic cell.

Multiple Choice

Prokaryotic cells do not have…….

• membrane bound organelles

• cell membrane

• DNA or RNA

• life