Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Question 1

Gina is studying a cell under a powerful microscope. The cell does not contain membrane-bound organelles.Which cell is Gina most likely studying?

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a bacterial cell

Question 2

Which discovery supported the endosymbiotic theory?

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DNA in mitochondria

Question 3

In which specimen were cells first identified?

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cork bark

Question 4

Which best describes mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)?

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Mitochondrial DNA can be traced for generations.

Question 5

The discovery of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) had no effect on which area of scientific investigation?

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study of cork bark

Question 6

Which statement does not support the endosymbiotic theory?

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Mitochondria and chloroplasts are much larger than prokaryotic cells.

Question 7

A scientist is studying a cell and can clearly see that it has ribosomes and mitochondria. Which statement best describes how the cell could be classified?

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The cell is eukaryotic because it contains mitochondria.

Question 8

Which cell structure serves the stated function in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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cytoplasm: protects cell structures

Question 9

Based on the endosymbiotic theory, what cell would result from the endosymbiosis of a cell with a cyanobacterium?

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a eukaryotic cell that can make its own food

Question 10

Which structure is unique to eukaryotic cells?

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nucleus

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