Understanding Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

What was the initial classification of living organisms before the discovery of more complex life forms?

• Bacteria and Viruses

• Plants and Animals

• Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

• Fungi and Parasites

Which of the following is a defining feature of prokaryotic cells?

• Membrane-bound organelles

• Presence of a nucleus

• Larger ribosomes

• Genetic material in the cytoplasm

How do the ribosomes of prokaryotes compare to those of eukaryotes?

• Prokaryotic ribosomes are membrane-bound

• Prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller

• Prokaryotic ribosomes are larger

• They are the same size

What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells?

• Cell division

• Genetic material storage

• Protein transportation and lipid synthesis

• Photosynthesis

Which of the following statements is true about eukaryotic cells?

• They have complex organelles

• They have smaller ribosomes than prokaryotes

• Their genetic material is free in the cytoplasm

• They lack a nucleus