Cell Structure and Function

What differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

• Ability to reproduce
• Presence of DNA
• Presence of a membrane-bound nucleus
• Ability to perform photosynthesis

Which of the following is NOT a function of microbodies?

• Detoxification
• Oxidation of fatty acids
• Participation in photorespiration
• Protein synthesis

What is a satellite in the context of chromosomes?

• A type of ribosome
• A small fragment caused by non-staining secondary constrictions
• A part of the nucleus involved in replication
• An organelle involved in protein synthesis

Which structure ensures equal distribution of chromosomes during mitosis?

• Ribosomes
• Mitochondria
• Endoplasmic reticulum
• Spindle fibers

What term refers to one of the two identical copies of a replicated chromosome?

• Gene
• Allele
• Chromosome
• Chromatid