Exploring Cell Types and Functions

Which of the following is a key structural difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Eukaryotic cells have a cell wall, while prokaryotic cells do not.

• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.

• Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

• Prokaryotic cells have mitochondria, while eukaryotic cells do not.

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• DNA replication

Which of the following organelles is responsible for protein synthesis?

• Golgi apparatus

• Ribosome

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

How does the cell membrane contribute to homeostasis in a cell?

• By producing energy for the cell

• By controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• By storing genetic information

• By breaking down waste materials

Which structure is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

• Cell membrane

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

• To synthesize lipids

• To modify, sort, and package proteins

• To generate ATP

• To store calcium ions

Which of the following best describes the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• It regulates the passage of materials into and out of the cell.

• It provides structural support and protection.

• It is the site of photosynthesis.

• It stores nutrients and waste products.

What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

• To store water

• To conduct photosynthesis

• To break down waste

• To transport proteins

Which of the following is a function of the lysosome?

• Protein synthesis

• Digestion of macromolecules

• Photosynthesis

• DNA replication

How do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?

• Prokaryotic cells have linear DNA, while eukaryotic cells have circular DNA.

• Prokaryotic cells have circular DNA, while eukaryotic cells have linear DNA.

• Both have linear DNA.

• Both have circular DNA.