Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Question 1

A student wonders whether removing the nucleus from a cell would result in a new prokaryotic cell. Why would this procedure fail to produce a prokaryotic cell?

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A: The cell would lack genetic information.

Question 2

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

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G: study of cork bark

Question 3

In which specimen were cells first identified?

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C: cork bark

Question 4

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

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A: a eukaryotic cell that can make its own food

Question 5

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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B: a bacterial cell

Question 6

Which structure is unique to eukaryotic cells?

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D: nucleus

Question 7

Which discovery supported the endosymbiotic theory?

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A: DNA in mitochondria

Question 8

The endosymbiotic theory helps to explain the origin of which structures?

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A: mitochondria

Question 9

Which statement does not support the endosymbiotic theory?

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D: Mitochondria and chloroplasts are much larger than prokaryotic cells.

Question 10

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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D: The cell is eukaryotic because it contains mitochondria.

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