Prokaryotic Quiz

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

• Number of organelles

• Size of the cell

• Type of genetic material

• Presence of a nucleus

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

• Facilitates cell movement

• Stores genetic material

• Provides structural support and protection

• Regulates the passage of materials into and out of the cell

Where is the genetic material located in a prokaryotic cell?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Nucleoid region

• Endoplasmic reticulum

How does the size of prokaryotic cells compare to eukaryotic cells?

• Smaller than eukaryotic cells

• Depends on the specific type of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

• Bigger than eukaryotic cells

• The same size as eukaryotic cells

What is the function of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Cell division

• Energy production

What are the main components of a prokaryotic cell's plasma membrane?

• Carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids

• Phospholipids, proteins, and carbohydrates

• Proteins, cellulose, and lipids

• Lipids, nucleic acids, and water

What is the role of plasmids in prokaryotic cells?

• Producing energy for the cell

• Transferring genetic material between cells

• Storing excess water in the cell

• Regulating cell division

How do prokaryotic cells reproduce?

• Budding

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Binary fission

What are the similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus and eukaryotic cells do not

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

• They both have cell membranes, genetic material, and ribosomes.

• Prokaryotic cells have a cytoskeleton and eukaryotic cells do not

What are the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Color of the cell membrane

• Type of cytoplasm

• Presence of nucleus, membrane-bound organelles, and size

• Number of chromosomes