Prokaryotic Vs. Eukaryotic Cells Quiz!

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Do you know the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic? The main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic is that eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, such as the nucleus, and prokaryotic cells do not. Prokaryotic cells came in existence first, and eukaryotic cells were a result of evolution. Eukaryotic cells are multicellular, but prokaryotic cells are typically unicellular. Take advantage of this structured quiz learn everything there is to know about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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1.

Which type of cell has a nucleus?
- A.
  
  Prokaryote
- B.
  
  Eukaryote
- C.
  
  Bacteria
2.

Which type of cell does not contain membrane-bound organelles?
- A.
  
  Prokaryote
- B.
  
  Eukarote
- C.
  
  Virus
3.

In a prokaryotic cell, the DNA is ...
- A.
  
  Wrapped around histone proteins
- B.
  
  Contained in the nucleus
- C.
  
  "naked" and "free-floating"
4.

Which type of cell is likely the most recently evolved?
- A.
  
  Eukaryote
- B.
  
  Prokaryote
- C.
  
  Both evolved at the same time
5.

Which type of cell has ribosomes?
- A.
  
  Prokaryote
- B.
  
  Eukaryote
- C.
  
  Both prokaryotes & eukaryotes
6.

Which type of cell is considered to be the largest and most complex cell type?
- A.
  
  Prokaryote
- B.
  
  Eukaryote
- C.
  
  Both are the same size and complexity
7.

Which type of cell is always a single-celled organism?
- A.
  
  Prokaryote
- B.
  
  Eukaryotes
- C.
  
  Neither cell is single celled
8.

The DNA of a eukaryotic cell can be found in the ...
- A.
  
  Nucleoid region
- B.
  
  Mitochondria
- C.
  
  Nucleus
9.

Which type of cell contains a cell membrane?
- A.
  
  Prokaryote
- B.
  
  Eukaryote
- C.
  
  Both cell types contain a cell membrane
10.

Similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- A.
  
  Both have a nucleus
- B.
  
  Both are large and complex
- C.
  
  Both have cell membranes
- D.
  
  Both have DNA
- E.
  
  Both have Ribosomes
- F.
  
  Both have many membrane-bound organelles inside of them
- G.
  
  Both have a need for producing/using energy
- H.
  
  Both evolved from the same common ancestor
11.

Which cell types have cell walls?
- A.
  
  Prokaryotes
- B.
  
  Eukaryotes
- C.
  
  Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes
12.

Which cells have DNA?
- A.
  
  Prokaryotic
- B.
  
  Eukaryotic
- C.
  
  Neither
- D.
  
  Both
13.

Prokaryotic cells are the oldest cells.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

ONLY single-celled.
- A.
  
  Prokaryotic
- B.
  
  Eukaryotic
- C.
  
  Both
15.

Find all the statements that describe a eukaryotic cell.
- A.
  
  Contains organelles
- B.
  
  Single and multi-celled
- C.
  
  Multiple linear chromosomes
- D.
  
  Plasma membrane