Prokaryotic v.s. Eukaryotic Cells

The first cells that existed were.... (prokaryotic or eukaryotic)

prokaryotic

The only noticeable difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells under a compound light microscope is....

the presence of a nucleus. (eukaryotic cells have nuclei)

The meaning of eukaryotic is....

true nucleus

Between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, which are usually smaller and less complex?

Prokaryotic cells are usually smaller and less complex.

In a prokaryotic cell, where is the DNA located?

The DNA in a prokaryotic cell is located in the cytoplasm because prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus.

In a eukaryotic cell, where is the DNA located?

The DNA is located in the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell.

All cells have which of the following? a. ribosomes b. nucleus c. mitochondria d. vacuoles

a. all cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) have ribosomes

Prokaryotic cells lack which of the following? a. ribosomes b. nucleus c. cell membrane d. cytoplasm

b. prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus

The meaning of prokaryotic is...

before nucleus

Cell parts common to all cells are...

cell membrane, cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, ribosomes, DNA and RNA

Which of the following is a prokaryotic organism? a. fungi b. plants c. animals d. bacteria

d. bacteria are prokaryotic organisms

Cells that have membrane-bound organelles are... (prokaryotic or eukaryotic)

eukaryotic (eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, vacuoles, chloroplasts, lysosomes, peroxisomes)