Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Components Concept Map Flashcards

30 fill-in-the-blank flashcards to review key prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell components, based on the lecture notes.

The Nucleoid, the area where DNA is kept, is found in what type of cells?

Prokaryotic cells

Ribosomes, the site of protein synthesis, are found in what type of cells?

All cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic)

Cytoplasm, the area inside the plasma membrane, is found in what type of cells?

All cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic)

The plasma membrane, which defines the boundary of the cell, is found in what type of cells?

All cells (prokaryotic and eukaryotic)

Pili, hairlike structures that allow cells to attach, are found in what type of cells?

Prokaryotic cells

The Glycocalyx, a viscous layer that prevents desiccation, is found in what type of cells?

Prokaryotic cells (e.g., bacterial capsule/slime layer)

The Cell Wall, a rigid layer that provides structure, is found in what type of cells?

Prokaryotic cells, plant cells, fungi, and some protists

Flagella, a long appendage that allows cells to swim, are found in what type of cells?

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells

Chloroplasts, the organelle that carries out photosynthesis, are found in what type of cells?

Plant cells (and some eukaryotic protists/algae)

The Smooth ER, where lipid synthesis and detoxification occur, is found in what type of cells?

Eukaryotic cells (both animal and plant)

The Golgi Apparatus, the organelle that processes, sorts, and packages proteins, is found in what type of cells?

Eukaryotic cells (both animal and plant)

The Rough ER, an organelle involved in protein synthesis and sorting, is found in what type of cells?

Eukaryotic cells (both animal and plant)

The Nucleolus, where ribosome subunits are assembled, is found within what general cell structure, and therefore what type of cells?

Within the Nucleus of Eukaryotic cells (both animal and plant)

The Nucleus, the organelle that stores genetic information, is found in what type of cells?

Eukaryotic cells (both animal and plant)

The Vacuole, an organelle that stores water and maintains cell volume, is most prominent in what type of cells?

Plant cells (though small, temporary vacuoles exist in animal cells)

Peroxisomes, organelles involved in detoxification and breakdown of fatty acids, are found in what type of cells?

Eukaryotic cells (both animal and plant)

Lysosomes, organelles responsible for the digestion of macromolecules, are primarily found in what type of cells?

Animal cells (rare in plant cells)

The nuclear envelope, the double membrane surrounding the nucleus, is found in what type of cells?

Eukaryotic cells (both animal and plant)

The endomembrane system, a network of membranes inside the cell that includes the ER and Golgi, is found in what type of cells?

Eukaryotic cells (both animal and plant)

Thylakoids, sacs formed by the inner membrane of chloroplasts, are found within organelles of what type of cells?

Plant cells (and some eukaryotic protists/algae)

Mitochondria, where the inner membrane folds into cristae and primary ATP synthesis occurs, are found in what type of cells?

Eukaryotic cells (both animal and plant)

What category of cell is defined by the presence of a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

Eukaryotic cell

DNA, the genetic material in the nucleus is in what cells?

All cells

The largest central vacuole, crucial for maintaining turgor pressure and regulating cell volume, is found in what type of cells?

Only plant cells

What cells have the largest cells?

Only eukaryotic cells

What cells are multicellular?

Only eukaryotic cells

What cells are always unicellular?

Only prokaryotic cells

What cells have a cell wall?

Plant and prokaryotic cells

What cell has the smallest cells?

Only prokaryotic cells

What cell has no membrane bound organelles?

Only prokaryotic cells

What cell has membrane bound organelles?

Only eukaryotic cells