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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The cell would lack genetic information.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a eukaryotic cell that can make its own food

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a bacterial cell

Question 4

Which discovery supported the endosymbiotic theory?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

DNA in mitochondria

Question 5

Which statement does not support the endosymbiotic theory?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mitochondria and chloroplasts are much larger than prokaryotic cells.

Question 6

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The cell is eukaryotic because it contains mitochondria.

Question 7

Which best describes mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mitochondrial DNA can be traced for generations.

Question 8

A chemical has been found to harm the same components in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Which components are those?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

DNA, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and ribosomes

Question 9

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cytoplasm: protects cell structures

Question 10

A diseased cell is no longer able to produce proteins. Which cell structure is most likely malfunctioning?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ribosome

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