Prokaryotic Cells
Prokaryotes are unicellular or multicellular?
unicellular.
Do eukaryotes have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, unlike prokaryotes?
Yes.
The mitochondria is commonly referred to as?
The powerhouse of the cell.
The four macromolecules are?
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
An animal's habitat is what?
Where it lives.
Prokaryotes are typically bigger or smaller than eukaryotes?
Smaller.
Eukaryotic cells are found in what types of organisms?
Animals, plants, fungi, and protists.
Cytoplasm is mostly made up of what?
Water.
All macromolecules have what as their main element?
Carbon.
The first characteristic in MRSGREN is what?
Movement.
Prokaryotic cells are found in which types of organisms?
Bacteria and Archaea.
Are some eukaryotes unicellular?
Yes.
Cell organelles are what?
"Small organs" that help the cell to carry out life processes.
The three categories carbs can be divided into are?
Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
In an experiment, the control group is what?
The group that you don't change anything about.
Where is the DNA of prokaryotic cells found?
Within the cytoplasm of the cell, in a region called the nucleoid.
What makes eukaryotic chromosomes different from prokaryotic chromosomes?
Eukaryotes have multiple chromosomes that are linear.
The role of the cytoskeleton is to?
Help maintain the shape of the cell and enable it to move.
The two naturally occurring varieties of nucleic acid are?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid)
What is the ecological nice of an organism?
The role of an organism in its biological community.
What key feature of prokaryotes make them useful for genetic engineering?
A circular chromosome.
Eukaryotic cells can form what?
Larger structures such as tissues, organs, and organ systems.
The Golgi body is also known as?
The Golgi apparatus or the Golgi complex.
Why are lipids usually insoluble in water?
Because they have a non-polar region which is not attracted to water molecules.
Parasitism is what?
A relationship in nature in which one organism benefits (the parasite) and the other is harmed (the host).