Question 1

Which theory best explains the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Symbiotic theory, where eukaryotes engulfed prokaryotes that became organelles

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Accepted Answer

Both processes involve DNA replication

Question 3

Which of the following is a function of the eukaryotic glycocalyx?

Accepted Answer

Cell protection, adhesion, and cell recognition

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the structure of eukaryotic flagella?

Accepted Answer

They have a $$9+2$$ microtubule structure

Question 5

Which of the following is a function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

Accepted Answer

Protein synthesis

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Golgi apparatus?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizes ribosomal RNA

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct pairing of a eukaryotic kingdom and its example?

Accepted Answer

Unicellular: Protista

Question 8

Which of the following is a correct statement about animal-like protists?

Accepted Answer

They are classified primarily by their mode of locomotion

Question 9

Which of the following is a tubular extension of fungi?

Accepted Answer

Hyphae

Question 10

Which of the following is a reason why protists are hard to classify?

Accepted Answer

They are very diverse in structure, metabolism, reproduction, and movement

Question 11

Which of the following is a function of lysosomes?

Accepted Answer

Contain digestive enzymes and break down waste

Question 12

Which of the following is a similarity between mitochondria and bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Both have their own circular DNA

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of cilia in eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Movement and moving substances along cell surfaces

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic ribosomes?

Accepted Answer

They are $$80S$$

Question 15

Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

Accepted Answer

Lipid synthesis and detoxification

Question 16

Which of the following is a main component of fungal plasma membranes?

Accepted Answer

Ergosterol

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct statement about eukaryotic cell walls?

Accepted Answer

Fungi have cell walls made of chitin

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of secretory vesicles?

Accepted Answer

Store and transport materials for exocytosis

Question 19

Which of the following is a main function of the nucleolus?

Accepted Answer

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct statement about the cytoskeleton?

Accepted Answer

It is made of microtubules, intermediate filaments, and microfilaments

Eukaryotic Cells: Structure, Function, and Comparison with Prokaryotes

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