3.1.1 Prokaryotic Cells

• What is a prokaryotic cell?

  Simple cell lacking nucleus
• Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus
• Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.

  False
• Order the following features based on their increasing complexity in cell structure:

  1️⃣ Prokaryotic cell size

  2️⃣ Prokaryotic cell organelles

  3️⃣ Eukaryotic cell size

  4️⃣ Eukaryotic cell organelles
• What is the typical size range of prokaryotic cells?

  0.1-5 μm
• In prokaryotic cells, DNA is located in the nucleoid
• What is the primary function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?

  Protection and support
• The cell membrane in prokaryotic cells regulates the entry and exit of substances.
• The nucleoid region in prokaryotic cells houses the cell's DNA
• What are plasmids in prokaryotic cells?

  Extra genes
• Prokaryotic cells use flagella for movement
• What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell DNA location?

  Nucleoid vs nucleus
• Prokaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles.

  False
• What is the primary function of the cell wall in a prokaryotic cell?

  Protection and support
• The DNA in a prokaryotic cell is housed in the nucleoid
• Ribosomes in prokaryotic cells facilitate protein synthesis.
• What is a major difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of the nucleus?

  Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus
• A prokaryotic cell lacks a nucleus
• What type of organelles are present in eukaryotic cells but absent in prokaryotic cells?

  Membrane-bound organelles
• Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller in size, ranging from 0.1-5 μm
• Bacteria are examples of prokaryotic cells.
• Arrange the following features in order of increasing complexity, starting with prokaryotic cells:

  1️⃣ Prokaryotic cells

  2️⃣ Eukaryotic cells