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Prokaryotic Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What is the main structural difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

Type of cell wall

b)

Number of chromosomes

c)

Presence or absence of a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

d)

Size of the cell

2.

What is the function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?

a)

DNA replication

b)

Structural support and protection

c)

Cell communication

d)

Energy production

3.

Oliver, Abigail, and Benjamin are learning about cells. How do prokaryotic cells reproduce?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Binary fission

c)

Mitosis

d)

Budding

4.

Hey there! What's the special role of plasmids in prokaryotic cells?

a)

Plasmids help in cell division in prokaryotic cells.

b)

Plasmids act as storage for genetic material in prokaryotic cells.

c)

Plasmids contribute to providing selective advantages, such as antibiotic resistance.

d)

Plasmids are responsible for energy production in prokaryotic cells.

5.

What is the main role of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?

a)

DNA replication

b)

Energy production

c)

Cell division

d)

Protein synthesis

6.

What is the genetic material in prokaryotic cells called?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

DNA

c)

Protein

d)

RNA

7.

What are the different shapes of prokaryotic cells?

a)

Rod-shaped, spherical, spiral, and pleomorphic

b)

Square, oval, hexagonal, and irregular

8.

How do prokaryotic cells obtain energy?

a)

By absorbing nutrients from the environment

b)

Through processes such as glycolysis, fermentation, and cellular respiration

c)

Through photosynthesis

d)

By converting sunlight into energy

9.

What is the role of the nucleoid in prokaryotic cells?

a)

Regulates the cell's temperature and pH levels

b)

Produces energy for the cell through photosynthesis

c)

Stores excess water and nutrients for the cell

d)

Controls the cell's activities and contains genetic material (DNA)

10.

How do prokaryotic cells regulate their internal environment?

a)

Passive transport and endocytosis

b)

Passive diffusion, active transport, and regulation of gene expression

c)

Osmosis and facilitated diffusion

d)

Photosynthesis and respiration