Protists and Cells

What are the characteristics of protists?

• Prokaryotic, multicellular only

• Eukaryotic, multicellular only

• Eukaryotic, single-celled or multicellular

• Prokaryotic, single-celled or multicellular

What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

• Presence of a nucleus

• Presence of a cell wall

• Presence of chloroplasts

• Presence of mitochondria

Name one type of protist.

• Fungus

• Amoeba

• Bacteria

• Plant

True or False: Protists are unicellular organisms.

• False

• Protists are plants

• True

• Protists are animals

What is the function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

• Produce energy for the cell

• Regulate cell division

• Synthesize proteins

• Store and protect DNA

What is the function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?

• Structural support and protection

• DNA replication

• Cellular communication

• Energy production

Name one example of a photosynthetic protist.

• Amoeba

• Paramecium

• Volvox

• Euglena

True or False: Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

• True

• Sometimes

• False

• Only in certain species

What is the role of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

• Mitochondria help in cell division.

• Mitochondria produce proteins for the cell.

• Mitochondria generate energy through cellular respiration.

• Mitochondria store genetic information.

What is the main characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• absence of a nucleus

• ability to form multicellular organisms

• ability to perform photosynthesis

• presence of a nucleus