Prokaryotic Cells
What is the main difference between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes?
the presence of a nucleus
Where do Eukaryotes keep their genetic material?
The nucleus
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
What are the four macromolecules?
Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Which is more commonly eaten, chicken or fish?
Chicken
Which is smaller, Prokaryotes or Eukaryotes?
Prokaryotes
True or false, Eukaryotes are usually micellular
True
What are organelles?
The "small organs" that help the cell to carry out life processes
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
To provide energy for the body.
What is the most popular food in the US?
Hamburgers
Which of the following is a feature of Prokaryotes?
Absence of both membrane-bound nucleus
Size ranges between 10-100pm
Can form tissues, organs, and organ systems.
the absence of both membrane-bound nucleus
Name one example of a unicellular Eukaryote
A protozoa, algae, slime molds, or euglena
What is a cell membrane?
A protective layer that separates the inside of a cell from it's external environment
What does RNA stand for?
Ribonucleic acid
True or false, crackers were invented before potato chips
True
What kingdom does Prokaryotic cells fall under?
the Kingdom Monera
In Eukaryotic cells, how is mitosis used?
To produce gametic cells such as sperm, egg, and pollen for sexual reproduction
What are the two types of endoplasmic reticulum?
the rough ER and the smooth ER
What is the subunit that makes up nucleic acid?
Nucleotide
What country produces the most bananas?
India
What is the cell wall made of in Prokaryotes?
a sugar and amino acid polymer
Eukaryotes can form structures such as tissues, organs, and organ systems. These structures help the organism carry out more complex life processes such as what?
circulation and gas exchange
Substances enter the Golgi at the cis face, are packaged into tiny sacs called what?
Vesicles
What is the largest carbohydrate molecule?
Polysaccharides
What is the National dish of Hungary?
Goulash