Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic: PRACTICE QUESTIONS

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

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

2 mins

1 pt

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

2 mins

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

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

1 min

1 pt

Which cell type has the highest degree of complexity?

Archaebacteria

Eubacteria

Eukaryotes

Prokaryotes

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

2 mins

1 pt

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 Select

2 mins

1 pt

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

30 sec

1 pt

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 Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When 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 Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of both Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells?

ribosomes

nucleus

membrane bound organelles

simple

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Prokaryotic cell?

unicellular

floating DNA

very small

complex

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which type of cell?

Prokaryote

Eukaryote

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is found inside a prokaryote?

cytoplasm

DNA

ribosomes

all of these

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What kind of cell is this?

Eukaryotic

Prokaryotic

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

All cells come from other...

cells

plants

nucleus

microscopes

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

These cells have DNA surrounded by a nuclear membrane...

Eukaryotic

Prokaryotic

Neither

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is unicellular?

one cell

many cells

no nuclues

DNA

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is multicellular?

one cell

no cells

many cells

no nucleus

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