Cell Types Quiz

Which of the following is not a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

• Lack of a nucleus

• Presence of mitochondria

• Circular DNA

• Small cell size

Which type of cell has linear DNA enclosed in a nucleus?

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

• Both

• Neither

Which of the following statements about flagella in prokaryotic cells is TRUE?

• A. Flagella are the powerhouse of the cell.

• B. Prokaryotic flagella are the site of photosynthesis.

• C. Prokaryotic flagella help the cell move by rotating to propel the cell forward.

• D. Flagella in prokaryotic cells are primarily used for cell-to-cell communication.

What is a unique feature of eukaryotic cells compared to prokaryotic cells?

• A. They are generally smaller.

• B. They lack a plasma membrane.

• C. They have membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus.

• D. They are unicellular (single celled).

Prokaryotic cells can form multicellular organisms.

• True

• False

Eukaryotic cells can carry out photosynthesis or cellular respiration.

• True

• False

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Which organelle is unique to plant cells?

• A. Mitochondria

• B. Chloroplast

• C. Golgi apparatus

• D. Ribosomes

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Animal cells use lysosomes for:

• A. Photosynthesis

• B. Protein synthesis

• C. Intracellular digestion

• D. Energy production

What is the primary structural difference between plant and animal cells?

• A. The presence of a cytoplasm

• B. The presence of a cell wall

• C. The absence of a nucleus

• D. The lack of ribosomes

Which of these organelles is present in both plant and animal cells?

• Cell wall

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

• Large Central Vacuole

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