Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Question 1

Which structure is unique to eukaryotic cells?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

nucleus

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ribosome

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

Which statement does not support the endosymbiotic theory?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mitochondria and chloroplasts are much larger than prokaryotic cells.

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

study of cork bark

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cytoplasm: protects cell structures

Question 9

In which specimen were cells first identified?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

cork bark

Question 10

Which statement is most likely to apply to a cell that has DNA within its cytoplasm?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It performs all functions for the organism.

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