Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

The video explains the key characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, along with the cell theory. It covers the three main principles of cell theory: cells as the basic unit of life, new cells arising from existing ones, and all living things being composed of cells. The video also discusses common structures found in all cells, such as membranes and ribosomes. It then delves into the specific features of prokaryotic cells, which lack a nucleus and are unicellular, with bacteria as an example. In contrast, eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, can be multicellular, and include organisms like plants and animals. The video concludes with a comparison of the two cell types.

What is the basic unit of life according to the cell theory?

• Tissue

• Cell

• Organism

• Organ

Which part of the cell theory explains why we don't run out of cells?

• All living things are composed of cells

• New cells come from existing cells

• Cells contain genetic material

• Cells are the basic unit of life

What are biotic factors?

• Non-living things

• Living things

• Chemical elements

• Physical factors

Which of the following is NOT a common structure found in all cells?

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Cytoplasm

• Cell membrane

Where is the genetic material found in prokaryotic cells?

• Nucleoid

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

Which type of cell lacks membrane-bound organelles?

• Neither

• Eukaryotic

• Prokaryotic

• Both

What is the only example of an organism made of prokaryotic cells?

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Animals

• Plants

Which type of cell can be both unicellular and multicellular?

• Both

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

• Neither

Which of the following structures is found only in eukaryotic cells?

• Nucleoid

• Nuclear membrane

• Cell membrane

• Ribosomes

Which of the following organisms is NOT made of eukaryotic cells?

• Animals

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Plants