Question 1

Which of the following domains of life are classified as prokaryotes?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria & Archaea

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

Question 3

Bacterial DNA is typically found in which shape and region?

Accepted Answer

Circular shape in the nucleoid

Question 4

Which organelle packages the genetic/hereditary material in eukaryotes but not in prokaryotes?

Accepted Answer

Nucleus

Question 5

A cell is isolated with the following characteristics: (1) no nucleus, (2) a cell wall, and (3) the cell is 2 $$\mum in $$size. This cell could be a/an:

Accepted Answer

Bacterium

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a common feature shared by all types of cells?

Accepted Answer

Contains a nucleus that stores the genetic material

Question 7

Which of the following is a primary difference(s) between all prokaryotes and eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

a and b

Question 8

Eukaryotic cells contain several membrane-bound organelles, including a nucleus. Their DNA is:

Accepted Answer

Linear and found inside the nucleus

Question 9

Which of the following statements about ribosomes is correct?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic cells have 70S ribosomes, while eukaryotic cells have 80S ribosomes.

Question 10

Which process do bacteria use to divide and reproduce?

Accepted Answer

Binary fission

Question 11

A scientist discovers a cell that is large (100 $$\mum$$), contains membrane-bound organelles, and has linear DNA. Which domain does this cell most likely belong to?

Accepted Answer

Eukarya

Question 12

Which of the following is a feature shared by both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Presence of a cell membrane

Question 13

If a cell contains circular DNA, is small in size, and lacks membrane-bound organelles, it is most likely:

Accepted Answer

A prokaryotic cell

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a domain of life?

Accepted Answer

Fungi

Question 15

Which cell type is most abundant and diverse on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial cells

Question 16

A cell is observed to have a cell wall, circular DNA, and 70S ribosomes. Which process does it use for reproduction?

Accepted Answer

Binary fission

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct statement about cell size?

Accepted Answer

Eukaryotic cells are generally larger than prokaryotic cells.

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of the nucleoid in prokaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Storage of genetic material

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding the DNA in eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

It is linear and found inside the nucleus.

Question 20

A cell is found to have mitochondria, a nucleus, and 80S ribosomes. Which process does it use for cell division?

Accepted Answer

Mitosis

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Structure and Classification

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