Cell Structure Across Kingdoms

Which structures are found in all prokaryotic cells?

• Flattened, stack-like structures which process macromolecules

• A continuous, interconnected network of membranes

• Small, protein-producing units composed of RNA and protein

• Power-producing organelles that convert energy into usable forms

Which statement applies to eukaryotic cells but not to prokaryotic cells?

• Utilize mitochondria during energy production

• Flow of nutrients and wastes occurs across a membrane

• Contain DNA as genetic material

• Perform metabolic processes with the help of chemicals

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Which structure can be found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

• Mitochondrion

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Nucleic acid

Four of the six kingdoms are comprised of organisms that contain eukaryotic cells.  Which of the following structures in a cell would not be evidence that the cell is eukaryotic?

• Cell walls

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Internal membranes

What type of cell is described below?  

• Bacteria

• Prokaryote

• Virus

• Eukaryote 

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a prokaryotic cell?

• The method of cellular respiration

• The composition of the cell membrane

• Absence of a membrane-bound nucleus

• The method of movement

Which structure is not present in a prokaryotic cell?

• DNA

• Nuclear membrane

• Phospholipid membrane

• Cytoplasm

The  basic structural and functional unit of lving things

• atom

• nucleus

• molecule

• cell

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Which of the following structures is present in both plant and animal cells but not in bacterial cells?

• Cell wall

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Structural support

• DNA replication

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