Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic: PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Which of the following distinguishes prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• The presence of a nucleus

• The presence of ribosomes

• The presence of a cell wall

• The presence of genetic material

Which of the following best describes prokaryotic DNA?

• Prokaryotes have plasmid (circular) DNA that is floating in the cytoplasm.

• Prokaryotes have plasmid (circular) DNA contained within a nucleus

• Prokaryotes have linear DNA that is floating in the cytoplasm.

• Prokaryotes have linear DNA contained within a nucleus

There are 4 key structures found in ALL cells. Which of the following is NOT one of these structures?

• Cell Wall

• Plasma Membrane

• Genetic Material

• Ribosomes

Aaniyah is examining a cell under a microscope. She notices a mitochondria inside. Which of the following is a conclusion she might draw?

• She is examining a eukaryotic cell.

• She is examining a prokaryotic cell.

• This cell could be either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.

A fossilized cell is discovered, and evidence suggests it reproduced on its own and had DNA, but a membrane did not enclose its DNA. Which type of organism would this most likely be?

• Virus

• Fungus

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

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Which cell type has the highest degree of complexity?

• Archaebacteria

• Eubacteria

• Eukaryotes

• Prokaryotes

Zaquan is examining a cell under a microscope. He notices a ribosome inside. Which of the following is a conclusion he might draw?

• He is examining a eukaryotic cell.

• He is examining a prokaryotic cell.

• This cell could be either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.

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Which statement is an accurate comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles and eukaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound organelles

• Prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells reproduce by meiosis

• Prokaryotic cells have a lower degree of complexity than eukaryotic cells.

• Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Shykeezia is observing an E. coli bacteria cell under a microscope. Which of the following must be true about this cell?

• This cell must be simple.

• This cell must be complex.

• This cell must be smaller than is standard.

• This cell must be larger than is standard.

Which of the following statements is not part of the cell theory?

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.
• All cells are produced from other cells.
• Only animal cells are composed of cells.
• All living things are composed of cells.

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