Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells

The _______________ _______________ in a prokaryotic cell or the ____________ in a eukaryotic cell is the site of DNA replication.

The nucleoid region in a prokaryotic cell or the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell is the site of DNA replication.

What is the site of protein synthesis?

The site of protein synthesis is ribosome.

Name the three parts of the cell theory.

The three parts of the cell theory are as follows: 1. All organisms are composed of one or more cells. 2. The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.

True or False: Eukaryotic cells may be unicellular or multi-cellular organisms.

True. Eukaryotes can be unicellular or multi-cellular. Unicellular eukaryotes include amoeba and paramecium. Multi-cellular eukaryotes include plants and animals.

What is the basic unit of life?

A cell is the basic unit of life and is found in every living organism.

Name the four features that all cells have.

ALL cells have 1. cell membrane 2. DNA or genetic material 3. cytoplasm 4. ribosomes

What is an organelle?

An organelle is a tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within a cell.

Animals, plants, and fungi are made of ____________________ cells.

Animals, plants, and fungi are made of eukaryotic cells.

What is the cell structure where energy is created?

Energy is created in mitochondria.

What is an example of a membrane-bound organelle?

Mitochondria, nucleus, vacuoles, chloroplasts are some examples of a membrane-bound organelle.

Are prokaryotic cells generally unicellular (single cell) or multi-cellular (made of many cells)?

Prokaryotes are generally unicellular.

Prokaryotic cells belong to the _______________ and ____________ domains.

Prokaryotic cells belong to the Eubacteria and Archea domains.

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Prokaryotic cells do not have a membrane-bound nucleus like eukaryotic cells. In prokaryotic cells, the DNA floats in the cytoplasm in the nucleoid region.