Prokaryotic Cells
Are prokaryotic cells larger or smaller than eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells are much smaller than most eukaryotic cells.
Where do eukaryotes have their genetic material?
In a nucleus.
What is a cell membrane?
A protective layer that separates the inside of a cell from its external environment.
What are the four types of macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
True or false: I have about 25 cousins.
True
Do prokaryotic cells undergo asexual or sexual reproduction?
Prokaryotic cells undergo asexual reproduction.
True or false: All eukaryotic cells are multicellular.
False
What are ribosomes responsible for?
Making proteins.
What is a polymer?
A large number of monomers joined together.
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Orange
The DNA forms a single large coil more commonly known as a _______.
Circular chromosome.
Are eukaryotic cells less or more specialized than prokaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells are more specialized.
What is considered the powerhouse of a cell?
Mitochondria.
Lipids are made of _____.
Glycerol, which is what fatty acids are attached to.
What is the highest score you can get in gymnastics as a level 10?
10.1
Where is DNA found in prokaryotes?
Free within the cytoplasm of the cell in an irregular region called the nucleoid.
What type of chromosomes do eukaryotic cells have?
Linear.
What is a web of long tubes and fibers made up of protein also found in the cytoplasm?
Cytoskeleton
Carbohydrates can be divided into what three categories?
Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
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What is a prokaryotes cell wall made of?
Sugar and amino acid polymers called peptidoglycan.
What are some large structures eukaryotes can form?
Tissue, organs, and organ systems.
What are the two types of endoplasmic reticulum?
The rough ER that is studded with ribosomes, and smooth ER that lacks ribosomes.
What is a peptide?
A string of amino acids.
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