Prokaryotic Cells Quiz

What is a key feature of prokaryotic cells regarding membrane-bound organelles?

• They have a nucleus

• They have mitochondria

• They lack membrane-bound organelles

• They have endoplasmic reticulum

What type of DNA chromosome do prokaryotes have?

• Multiple circular DNA chromosomes

• Single, circular DNA chromosome

• No DNA chromosome

• Multiple linear chromosomes

What is other name for prokaryotic cells?

• Bacteria

• Bacterial

• Bacterial cell

• Virus

What provides structural support and protection to most prokaryotes?

• Cell wall

• Cell membrane

• Nuclear membrane

• Cytoplasm

What is the function of ribosomes in prokaryotic cell.

• Making food

• Making energy

• Making proteins

• Making power

What are the two main domains of prokaryotes?

• Protists and Archaea

• Bacteria and Archaea

• Bacteria and Fungi

• Plants and animals

What limits the functional complexity of prokaryotic cells compared to eukaryotic cells?

• Larger size

• Internal structure

• Membrane-bound organelles

• Circular DNA

What is the site of protein synthesis in prokaryotic cells?

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosomes

Which type of cells are the most abundant life forms on Earth?

• Eukaryotic cells

• Bacteria

• Animal cells

• Plant cells

How do prokaryotes reproduce?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Binary fission

• Budding