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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following distinguishes prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
The presence of a nucleus
The presence of ribosomes
The presence of a cell wall
The presence of genetic material
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes prokaryotic DNA?
Prokaryotes have plasmid (circular) DNA that is floating in the cytoplasm.
Prokaryotes have plasmid (circular) DNA contained within a nucleus
Prokaryotes have linear DNA that is floating in the cytoplasm.
Prokaryotes have linear DNA contained within a nucleus
- 3. Multiple Choice
There are 4 key structures found in ALL cells. Which of the following is NOT one of these structures?
Cell Wall
Plasma Membrane
Genetic Material
Ribosomes
- 4. Multiple Choice
Aaniyah is examining a cell under a microscope. She notices a mitochondria inside. Which of the following is a conclusion she might draw?
She is examining a eukaryotic cell.
She is examining a prokaryotic cell.
This cell could be either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.
- 5. Multiple Choice
A fossilized cell is discovered, and evidence suggests it reproduced on its own and had DNA, but a membrane did not enclose its DNA. Which type of organism would this most likely be?
Virus
Fungus
Prokaryote
Eukaryote
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which cell type has the highest degree of complexity?
Archaebacteria
Eubacteria
Eukaryotes
Prokaryotes
- 7. Multiple Choice
Zaquan is examining a cell under a microscope. He notices a ribosome inside. Which of the following is a conclusion he might draw?
He is examining a eukaryotic cell.
He is examining a prokaryotic cell.
This cell could be either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which statement is an accurate comparison of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles and eukaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound organelles
Prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells reproduce by meiosis
Prokaryotic cells have a lower degree of complexity than eukaryotic cells.
Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.
- 9. Multiple Choice
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Shykeezia is observing an E. coli bacteria cell under a microscope. Which of the following must be true about this cell?
This cell must be simple.
This cell must be complex.
This cell must be smaller than is standard.
This cell must be larger than is standard.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is not part of the cell theory?Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.All cells are produced from other cells.Only animal cells are composed of cells.All living things are composed of cells. - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhen cells are damaged, new cells are created by cell division. How does the cell theory support this fact?It states that all cells have a nucleus which divides.It states that all living things are made up of one or more cells.It states that cells come from previously existing cells.It states that the basic units of structure and function are cells.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a characteristic of both Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells?ribosomesnucleusmembrane bound organellessimple
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a characteristic of a Prokaryotic cell?unicellularfloating DNAvery smallcomplex
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of cell?ProkaryoteEukaryote
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is found inside a prokaryote?cytoplasmDNAribosomesall of these
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of cell is this?EukaryoticProkaryotic
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAll cells come from other...cellsplantsnucleusmicroscopes
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThese cells have DNA surrounded by a nuclear membrane...EukaryoticProkaryoticNeitherBoth prokaryotic and eukaryotic
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is unicellular?one cellmany cellsno nucluesDNA
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is multicellular?one cellno cellsmany cellsno nucleus
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