Cells & Viruses Review

Which of the following statements is true about prokaryotic cells?

• They have a nucleus.

• They lack membrane-bound organelles.

• They are always multicellular.

• They contain linear DNA.

What is the primary function of the capsid in viruses and the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

• To replicate RNA.

• To provide structure and protection to the genetic material and to store genetic information.

• To facilitate energy production.

• To assist in cell division.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?Presence of a nucleus.

• Presence of a nucleus.

• Presence of membrane-bound organelles.

• Circular DNA.

• Larger size compared to prokaryotic cells.

Structures can contain genetic material in the form of:

• Only DNA

• Only RNA

• Either DNA or RNA

• Neither DNA nor RNA

Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic organism?

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• PLant

• Animal

What is the size comparison between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.

• Prokaryotic cells are smaller than eukaryotic cells.

• They are the same size.

• Size varies and cannot be compared.

Which structure is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

• Ribosomes

• Cell membrane

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

How do viruses reproduce?

• By binary fission

• By mitosis

• By infecting a host cell

• By budding

What organelle is considered a photosynthetic bacteria in the endosymbiotic theory?

• Mitochondria

•  Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

Where is the DNA found in prokaryotic cells?

• In the nucleus

• In the cytoplasm

• In membrane-bound organelles

• In the endoplasmic reticulum