Multiple Choice
Which type of cells are generally smaller in size, prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells?
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5. Cell Components
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
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Which of the following features is unique to prokaryotic bacterial cells compared to eukaryotic cells?
A
Presence of a nucleoid region
B
Membrane-bound organelles
C
Linear DNA
D
Larger cell size
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Understand the basic differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, are simpler and lack certain structures found in eukaryotic cells.
Identify the key structural features of prokaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; instead, they have a nucleoid region where their genetic material is located.
Compare the presence of membrane-bound organelles in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles like the nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum, while prokaryotic cells do not.
Examine the form of DNA in prokaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells typically have circular DNA, whereas eukaryotic cells have linear DNA organized into chromosomes.
Consider the size difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells are generally larger and more complex than prokaryotic cells.
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