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Dive into the microscopic world of prokaryotic cells and uncover the secrets of these simple yet incredibly vital units of life. This quiz will test your understanding of their structure, function, and significance in the biological world. Get ready to challenge your knowledge and learn something new!
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Prokaryotic Cell Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?
To store genetic information
To provide structural support and shape
To facilitate movement
To synthesize proteins
2. Which component is not found in prokaryotic cells?
Ribosomes
Nucleus
Plasma membrane
Cytoplasm
3. What is the role of ribosomes in prokaryotic cells?
DNA replication
Protein synthesis
Energy production
Cell division
4. Which structure is responsible for the motility of some prokaryotic cells?
Pili
Flagella
Capsule
Plasmid
5. What is the genetic material in prokaryotic cells called?
Chromatin
Chromosomes
Nucleoid
Nucleus
6. Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Presence of membrane-bound organelles
Multicellular organization
Lack of a true nucleus
Larger cell size compared to eukaryotes
7. What is the function of plasmids in prokaryotic cells?
Protein synthesis
Energy production
Carrying additional genetic information
Cell division
8. Which process do prokaryotic cells use to reproduce?
Mitosis
Meiosis
Binary fission
Budding
9. What is the primary function of the capsule in some prokaryotic cells?
Energy storage
Protection against phagocytosis
Protein synthesis
DNA replication
10. Which of the following is a common shape of prokaryotic cells?
Spherical (cocci)
Cuboidal
Pyramidal
Stellate
11. What is the function of pili in prokaryotic cells?
Facilitating movement
Attachment to surfaces and conjugation
Energy production
Protein synthesis
12. Which molecule is primarily responsible for the genetic information in prokaryotic cells?
RNA
DNA
Proteins
Lipids
13. What is the function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?
Energy production
Protein synthesis
Regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell
Storing genetic information
14. Which of the following is a method by which prokaryotic cells can obtain genetic variation?
Binary fission
Conjugation
Mitosis
Budding
15. Which enzyme is crucial for DNA replication in prokaryotic cells?
RNA polymerase
DNA ligase
DNA polymerase
Helicase
16. What is the role of the cytoplasm in prokaryotic cells?
Providing structural support
Synthesizing proteins
Housing the cell’s metabolic activities
Storing genetic information
17. Which of the following structures is involved in the genetic exchange between prokaryotic cells?
Flagella
Pili
Capsule
Ribosomes
18. Which of the following is a common method of horizontal gene transfer in prokaryotic cells?
Binary fission
Transformation
Mitosis
Meiosis
19. Which of the following is a characteristic of the genetic material in prokaryotic cells?
Linear DNA
Circular DNA
Double-stranded RNA
Single-stranded DNA
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