List the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Identify three ways that these
differences impact cell function. What will be an ideal response?
Similarities between prokaryote and eukaryote cells are that each have plasma membranes,
cytosol, ribosomes, DNA, and RNA. Eukaryotes have membrane bound organelles which
includes a nucleus with linear DNA, mitochondria, rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum,
and vesicles.
Specialized organelles permit eukaryote cells to be larger than prokaryote cells. However the
large size of eukaryote cells results in a slower division rate than prokaryote cells. Eukaryotes
can generate more ATP than prokaryotes because they have the mitochondria devoted to
ATP production whereas ATP production by prokaryotes occurs in their plasma membrane.
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a. 5% sheep blood agar b. Brain-heart infusion agar c. Chocolate agar d. Nutrient agar
A reciprocal translocation between two chromosomes can result in the formation of a(n) ____________________
gene Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Single-celled, autotrophic organisms include
A. fungi. B. protozoa. C. algae. D. plants.
In the process of obtaining food, Fungi ________.
A. secrete enzymes into their surroundings B. take whole pieces of organic matter into their cells C. rely on bacteria to digest their food D. None of the above is correct.