Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells Lecture

25 fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key points on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, genetics, and cell theory.

The two fundamental categories of cells are and .

Eukaryotic, Prokaryotic

The prefix "Pro-" means "__," indicating a nucleus is absent.

Before

The prefix "Eu-" means "__," signifying a true nucleus.

True

In prokaryotic cells, DNA is located freely in the __ rather than a nucleus.

Cytoplasm

Eukaryotic cells store genetic information within the __.

Nucleus

Most prokaryotic cells range in size from 0.1–__ µm.

5.0

Typical eukaryotic cells measure between 10–__ µm in diameter.

100

The protective boundary common to all cells is the .

Cell membrane

Many prokaryotes possess a rigid made of peptidoglycan.

Cell wall

Plant cell walls are primarily composed of __.

Cellulose

Eukaryotic energy production occurs in the __.

Mitochondria

Photosynthesis in plant cells takes place inside __.

Chloroplasts

Prokaryotes reproduce asexually through .

Binary fission

Eukaryotes achieve sexual reproduction via __, increasing genetic diversity.

Meiosis

Greater helps species adapt to environmental changes.

Genetic diversity

The fundamental units of heredity are __.

Genes

The passage of traits from parent to offspring is called __.

Heredity

Inbreeding involves mating between closely related individuals within a __ population.

Small

Outbreeding introduces new genes by mating between __ individuals.

Unrelated

The cell membrane is primarily composed of a bilayer.

Phospholipid

The nucleus is surrounded by a containing pores for transport.

Nuclear envelope

Organelles found only in eukaryotes are described as __-bound.

Membrane

The three main parts of a typical cell include the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell __.

Membrane

Cell theory states that all cells arise from .

Preexisting cells

Early studies of cells were made possible by the .

Compound microscope