Cell Biology Quiz: Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells

What does the prefix 'pro' in prokaryotic mean?

• Without

• True

• After

• Before

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• They contain a variety of organelles.

• They are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells.

• They have a true nucleus.

• They are typically multicellular.

How do prokaryotic cells typically organize themselves?

• As single cells or in chains/groups

• As multicellular organisms

• With complex organ systems

• In colonies with specialized functions

What is a key difference in DNA structure between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Eukaryotic cells lack DNA.

• Eukaryotic cells have circular DNA.

• Prokaryotic cells have DNA in chromosomes.

• Prokaryotic cells have continuous circular DNA.

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

• Bacteria

• E. coli

• Fungi

• Archaea