Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Question 1

In which specimen were cells first identified?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: cork bark

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: It performs all functions for the organism.

Question 3

What is the basic unit of structure and function of all living organisms?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

G: cell

Question 4

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

A: The cell would lack genetic information.

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: mitochondria

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: cytoplasm: protects cell structures

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: ribosome

Question 8

Which statement does not support the endosymbiotic theory?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

D: The cell is eukaryotic because it contains mitochondria.

Question 10

Which structure is unique to eukaryotic cells?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: nucleus

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