Cells, Bacteria, and Viruses Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• They have a nucleus.

• They lack membrane-bound organelles.

• They have a complex cytoskeleton.

• They undergo mitosis.

What is the primary function of the bacterial cell wall?

• To store genetic information.

• To provide structural support and protection.

• To facilitate movement.

• To conduct photosynthesis.

Which of the following structures is found in viruses but not in bacteria?

• Ribosomes

• Nucleic acid

• Protein coat

• Cell membrane

According to the cell theory, which statement is true?

• All living organisms are composed of multiple cells.

• Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

• Cells can arise spontaneously from non-living matter.

• Only eukaryotic cells are considered living.

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Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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

• Eukaryotic cells have a cell wall, while prokaryotic cells do not.

• Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells.

• Eukaryotic cells lack ribosomes, while prokaryotic cells have them.

Which component is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Chloroplasts

• Golgi apparatus

What is the role of the capsid in a virus?

• To replicate the viral genome.

• To protect the viral genetic material.

• To produce energy for the virus.

• To facilitate viral movement.

Which of the following is a principle of the cell theory?

• All cells have a cell wall.

• All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

• Cells can exist independently of other cells.

• Cells are only found in multicellular organisms.

Which structure is responsible for the motility of some bacteria?

• Pili

• Flagella

• Capsule

• Nucleoid

What is a common feature of all viruses?

• They contain both DNA and RNA.

• They can reproduce independently.

• They require a host cell to replicate.

• They have a cell membrane.