Prokaryotic Cell Quiz

What term is used to describe a cell that lacks a distinct nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

• Eukaryote

• Nucleoid

• Prokaryote

• Multicellular

Which of the following structures is NOT typically found in a prokaryotic cell?

• Capsule

• Cell Wall

• Plasmid

• Nucleus

What is the process called by which prokaryotic cells divide?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Binary Fission

• Conjugation

What is the function of flagella in prokaryotic cells?

• DNA replication

• Cell division

• Movement

• Protein synthesis

What is the term for the hair-like structures on the surface of some prokaryotic cells that help in attachment to surfaces or other cells?

• Endospore

• Pili

• Capsule

• Cytosol

Prokaryotes are classified as which of the following?

• Bacteria or Archaea

• Fungi or Protists

• Plants or Animals

• Viruses or Prions

Where is the DNA found in prokaryotic cells?

• Inside the nucleus

• Within the mitochondria

• In the cytoplasm

• Attached to the cell membrane

What is a distinctive feature of prokaryotic cells compared to eukaryotic cells?

• They have a nucleus

• They lack a nucleus

• They contain chloroplasts

• They have multiple chromosomes

Which structure is responsible for movement in some prokaryotic cells?

• Pili

• Ribosomes

• Nucleoid

• Bacterial Flagellum

What term is used to describe bacteria that are round in shape?

• Bacillus

• Spirillum

• Coccus

• Spirochete