Amoeba Sisters: Cell Types

Why was an antifungal cream prescribed for ringworm instead of antibiotics?

• Ringworm is caused by a fungus, and antibiotics are ineffective against fungi.

• Antifungal creams are a more convenient treatment for skin infections.

• Antibiotics are only used for severe infections, and ringworm is mild.

• Ringworm is caused by a worm, and antifungal cream kills worms.

Which of the following organisms are classified as prokaryotes?

• Fungi and Plants.

• Animals and Protists.

• Bacteria and Archaea.

• Only Bacteria.

Which of the following is a common characteristic shared by both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Presence of a nucleus.

• Presence of membrane-bound organelles.

• Presence of cytoplasm.

• Ability to be multicellular.

What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells are always multicellular, while eukaryotic cells are always unicellular.

• Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

• Prokaryotic cells have ribosomes, but eukaryotic cells do not.

• Eukaryotic cells lack a cell membrane, unlike prokaryotic cells.