Multiple Choice
In a typical prokaryotic cell, where is the cell's DNA primarily located?
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1. Overview of Cell Biology
Prokaryotic Cell Architecture
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a prokaryotic cell?
A
A human skeletal muscle cell
B
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast cell)
C
Escherichia coli (a bacterium)
D
A plant leaf mesophyll cell
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Understand the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells: Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.
Identify the characteristics of each option: Human skeletal muscle cells, yeast cells (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), and plant leaf mesophyll cells are all eukaryotic because they have nuclei and organelles.
Recognize that Escherichia coli is a bacterium, and bacteria are classified as prokaryotes because they do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.
Conclude that among the given options, Escherichia coli is the example of a prokaryotic cell.
Remember that prokaryotic cells are generally smaller and simpler in structure compared to eukaryotic cells.
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