Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
Which type of cells do not have nucleus?
Prokaryotic cell
What type of molecule is water?
Polar
What are the monomers of carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides
What is the main structural component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipid bilayer
What type of cell has membrane-bound organelles?
Eukaryotic cell
What kind of bond we do find between H and O?
Covalent
What kind of bond links amino acids in a protein?
Peptide bond
Does passive transport require energy?
NO
What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall?
Peptidoglycan
What type of bond forms between water molecule?
H bond
Which macromolecule includes steroids?
Lipids
What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
Maintain fluidity
What structure contains the genetic material in eukaryotic cells?
Nucleus
Is water a good solvent, and why?
Yes, because it is polar and can dissolve many ionic and polar substances.
Which macromolecule carries genetic information?
Nucleic acid
What is osmosis?
Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.