Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells: Key Differences

What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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

• Neither have a nucleus.

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

• Both have a nucleus.

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

• Plant

• Animal

• Bacteria

• Fungi

Where is the DNA stored in prokaryotic cells?

• Nucleus

• Nucleoid

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

What is the size range of prokaryotic cells?

• 0.1 to 5 micrometers

• 100 to 200 micrometers

• 5 to 10 micrometers

• 10 to 100 micrometers

What additional genetic material do prokaryotic cells sometimes have?

• Chloroplasts

• Plasmids

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

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

• Animal

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Archaea

What is the size range of eukaryotic cells?

• 100 to 200 micrometers

• 5 to 10 micrometers

• 10 to 100 micrometers

• 0.1 to 5 micrometers

Where is the DNA stored in eukaryotic cells?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleoid