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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In some prokaryotic cells, the capsule serves to: | Protect the cell and aid in attachment to surfaces |
| In general, how do prokaryotic cells compare to eukaryotic cells in terms of size? | Prokaryotic cells are typically smaller than eukaryotic cells |
| What is the primary component of bacterial cell walls? | Peptidoglycan |
| The large central vacuole found in plant cells is primarily responsible for: | Maintaining turgor pressure and storing water and nutrients |
| Chloroplasts are found in which type of eukaryotic cells? | Plant cells and some protists |
| The cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells is composed of: | Protein filaments including microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules |
| Which of the following is NOT part of the endomembrane system? | Mitochondria |
| What distinguishes rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) from smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)? | RER has ribosomes attached to its surface |
| Which characteristic is unique to eukaryotic cells? | Presence of membrane-bound organelles |
| What is the primary function of flagella in prokaryotic cells? | Cell motility |
| The Golgi apparatus is responsible for: | Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins |
| Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that: | Break down cellular waste and foreign materials |
| Mitochondria are often called the "powerhouse of the cell" because they: | Produce ATP through cellular respiration |
| The nuclear envelope is composed of: | Two lipid bilayers with nuclear pores |
| In prokaryotic cells, where is the genetic material located? | In the nucleoid region |
| What is the primary function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells? | Housing and protecting genetic material |
| Peroxisomes are organelles that: | Break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances |
| Plasmids are: | Small circular DNA molecules found in some prokaryotic cells |
| Which of the following best defines a prokaryotic cell? | A cell that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus |
| Which statement about ribosomes in prokaryotic cells is correct? | They are smaller than eukaryotic ribosomes |