Cell Structure and Function

Which of the following best describes the genetic material of prokaryotes?

• Linear DNA inside a nucleus
• Multiple circular chromosomes in mitochondria
• Circular DNA in the nucleoid region
• RNA surrounded by a membrane

What is the composition of the bacterial flagellum?

• Carbohydrate
• Lipid
• Protein
• Nucleic acid

What is the primary site of protein synthesis in prokaryotes?

• Nucleus
• Endoplasmic reticulum
• Ribosomes
• Golgi apparatus

Which of the following is a function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotes related to surface area?

• Storing DNA
• Synthesizing ATP exclusively
• Facilitating more enzymatic reactions
• Reproducing independently

Which of the following structures is found in animal cells but not in most plant cells?

• Cell wall
• Chloroplasts
• Centrioles
• Vacuoles