Amoeba Sisters: Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic

What is the main difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells

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

• Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do not

• Prokaryotic cells have DNA, while eukaryotic cells do not

Which of the following is a characteristic of both prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?

• Presence of ribosomes

• Presence of a cell membrane

• Presence of a nucleus

• Presence of a cell wall

Which type of cell has more in common with animal cells?

• Prokaryotic cells

• Eukaryotic cells

• Bacterial cells

• Fungal cells

What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

• To control what goes in and out of the cell

• To make proteins

• To contain the DNA

• To maintain homeostasis

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

• Presence of a nucleus

• Presence of membrane-bound organelles

• Presence of a cell wall

• Presence of DNA

What is the role of the cell membrane in cells?

• To make proteins

• To contain the DNA

• To maintain homeostasis

• To control what goes in and out of the cell

Which type of cell is likely to have chloroplasts?

• Prokaryotic cells

• Eukaryotic cells

• Bacterial cells

• Fungal cells

What is the genetic material of cells?

• Ribosomes

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

• DNA

What is the function of an antifungal cream?

• To destroy bacteria

• To affect the reproduction of fungi

• To damage cell walls of fungi

• To interfere with protein synthesis in fungi

What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

• Unicellular organisms have a nucleus, while multicellular organisms do not

• Unicellular organisms are made up of many cells, while multicellular organisms are single-celled

• Unicellular organisms have membrane-bound organelles, while multicellular organisms do not

• Unicellular organisms can be bacteria and archaea, while multicellular organisms can be protists, plants, animals, or fungi