Cell Structure and Function

Which structure is unique to prokaryotes and absent in eukaryotes?

• Ribosomes
• Nucleus
• Mesosome
• Cell membrane

What is the semi-fluid matrix inside a prokaryotic cell called?

• Nucleoid
• Stroma
• Cytosol
• Cytoplasm

What determines the shape of a bacterial cell?

• Plasma membrane
• Glycocalyx
• Ribosomes
• Cell wall

What is the role of the glycocalyx in bacterial survival?

• Energy production
• DNA replication
• Adhesion and protection
• Protein synthesis

Where is DNA located in a prokaryotic cell?

• Cytoplasm
• Mitochondria
• Nucleus
• Nucleoid