Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells

Which of the following is part of the cell theory?

• All cells come from pre-existing stars.

• Only animals are made of cells.

• All living things are made of cells.

• Cells can exist without DNA or RNA.

What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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

• Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

• Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.

• Eukaryotic cells cannot reproduce.

Who first coined the term "cell" after observing cork under a microscope?

• Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Hooke

• Matthias Schleiden

• Theodor Schwann

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell theory?

• All living things are composed of cells.

• The cell is the basic unit of life.

• All cells are exactly the same in structure and function.

• All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

What do prokaryotic cells lack that eukaryotic cells have?

• DNA

• Ribosomes

• Organelles

• Cytoplasm

What do eukaryotic cells have that prokaryotic cells do not have?

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplasts

• Cytoplasm

What is the function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

• It breaks down waste materials.

• It is responsible for cellular respiration.

• It stores the cell's DNA.

• It synthesizes proteins.

Which of the following is true about the historical development of cell theory?

• It was fully established before microscopes were invented.

• It was developed after DNA was discovered.

• It was developed through contributions from many scientists over time.

• It was proposed in its entirety by a single scientist.

What is something that both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have in common?

• Nucleus

• DNA

• Organelles

• Organisms

Which of the following is an example of a prokaryote?

• Bacterium
• Algae
• Fungus
• Virus