Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes Video

What led to the classification of living organisms into prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

• The discovery of the nucleus

• The need for a more complex classification system

• The development of molecular biology and genetics

• The discovery of microorganisms

What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

• The complexity of their structures

• The presence of a nucleus

• The size of the organism

• The presence of a cell wall

How do prokaryotes differ in size compared to eukaryotes?

• They are larger

• They are 1 to 10 times smaller

• They are about the same size

• They are 10 to 20 times smaller

What is the diameter of prokaryotic ribosomes?

• 25 nanometres

• 20 nanometres

• 18 nanometres

• 22 nanometres

What does the 'eu' in eukaryote signify?

• Unified

• Unique

• External

• True

What does the cell wall in prokaryotes function as?

• A protective barrier

• A storage for genetic material

• A means of locomotion

• A source of nutrition

Where is the genetic material found in eukaryotic cells?

• Freely in the cytoplasm

• Within the nucleus

• Within the cell wall

• Within the mitochondria