Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

The video discusses the difference between bacterial and fungal infections, highlighting that ringworm is a fungal infection treated with antifungals, not antibiotics. It explains the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, noting that fungal cells are more similar to animal cells than bacterial cells. The video covers cell theory, the domains of life, and the structural differences between cell types, emphasizing the complexity of eukaryotic cells. It concludes by stressing the importance of understanding cell types for recognizing infections.

What is ringworm actually caused by?

• A virus

• A bacteria

• A worm

• A fungus

Why are antibiotics not effective against ringworm?

• They target viruses

• They target fungi

• They target parasites

• They target bacteria

Which type of cells have a nucleus?

• Both

• Eukaryotic cells

• Prokaryotic cells

• Neither

What do both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have in common?

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• DNA

• Chloroplasts

What is the role of ribosomes in cells?

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Photosynthesis

• Cell division

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

• Energy production

• DNA storage

• Protein synthesis

• Regulating cell transport

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which cells are typically larger?

• Both are the same size

• Eukaryotic cells

• Prokaryotic cells

• Depends on the organism

Which type of cell is more complex?

• Neither is complex

• Both are equally complex

• Eukaryotic

• Prokaryotic

What is a key feature of eukaryotic cells?

• Presence of a nucleus

• Lack of a nucleus

• Absence of ribosomes

• Absence of DNA

Which of the following is not a membrane-bound organelle?

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosomes

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus