Y10 U1 L3 Prokaryotes

What is the name of the region in a prokaryote, where most of the DNA is located?

• Nucleoid

• Nucleus

• Nuclear

• Nucleosome

Which external part of a prokaryotic cell helps it to stick to its host?

• Capsule

• Wall

• Membrane

• Flagellum

Which structure is found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Pili

What is the function of pilli?

• To allow transfer of DNA between prokaryotes

• To enable adhesion (sticking) to surfaces

• To prevent bursting

• To control the activities of the cell

Some prokaryotes do not possess a flagellum. What are these prokaryotes unable to do?

• Move

• Reproduce

• Stick to stuff

• Respire

Which structure in prokaryotes is never found in eukaryotes?

• Cytoplasm

• Cell wall

• Flagellum

• Capsule

What is the function of ribosomes?

• Build proteins

• Prevent bursting

• Gene transfer

• Movement

Which structure in a prokaryote controls what can enter and leave the cell?

• Membrane

• Wall

• Pilli

• Capsule

What is true of all prokaryotic cells?

• They do not contain organelles

• They cause disease

• Their walls are made of cellulose

• They have mitochondria

Name the substance that prokaryotic cell walls are made from (take care with your spelling).