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Prokaryotic Cells Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a key feature of prokaryotic cells regarding membrane-bound organelles?

a)

They have a nucleus

b)

They have mitochondria

c)

They lack membrane-bound organelles

d)

They have endoplasmic reticulum

2.

What type of DNA chromosome do prokaryotes have?

a)

Multiple circular DNA chromosomes

b)

Single, circular DNA chromosome

c)

No DNA chromosome

d)

Multiple linear chromosomes

3.

What is other name for prokaryotic cells?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Bacterial

c)

Bacterial cell

d)

Virus

4.

What provides structural support and protection to most prokaryotes?

a)

Cell wall

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Nuclear membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

5.

What is the function of ribosomes in prokaryotic cell.

a)

Making food

b)

Making energy

c)

Making proteins

d)

Making power

6.

What are the two main domains of prokaryotes?

a)

Protists and Archaea

b)

Bacteria and Archaea

c)

Bacteria and Fungi

d)

Plants and animals

7.

What limits the functional complexity of prokaryotic cells compared to eukaryotic cells?

a)

Larger size

b)

Internal structure

c)

Membrane-bound organelles

d)

Circular DNA

8.

What is the site of protein synthesis in prokaryotic cells?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Ribosomes

9.

Which type of cells are the most abundant life forms on Earth?

a)

Eukaryotic cells

b)

Bacteria

c)

Animal cells

d)

Plant cells

10.

How do prokaryotes reproduce?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

c)

Binary fission

d)

Budding