Question

question 9 of 13 cells are categorized as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic. classify the characteristics as being unique to prokaryotic cells, common to both cell types, or unique to eukaryotic cells. move each description into the correct category. prokaryotic cells both cell types eukaryotic cells answer bank nuclear membrane surrounds dna contain dna use ribosomes to synthesize proteins

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each characteristic based on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell knowledge:

Prokaryotic cells:

• Typically small (less than 10 μm in size): Prokaryotes are generally smaller than eukaryotes.
• Lack membrane - bound organelles: Prokaryotes do not have organelles like a nucleus, mitochondria, etc., surrounded by membranes.

Both cell types:

• Contain DNA: Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have DNA as their genetic material.
• Use ribosomes to synthesize proteins: Ribosomes are present in both cell types and are responsible for protein synthesis.

Eukaryotic cells:

• Nuclear membrane surrounds DNA: Eukaryotes have a nucleus with a nuclear membrane that encloses the DNA.
• Multicellular (or can be): Eukaryotic organisms can be multicellular (like plants, animals), while prokaryotes are mostly unicellular.

Final Classification:

• Prokaryotic cells: Typically small (less than 10 μm in size), Lack membrane - bound organelles
• Both cell types: Contain DNA, Use ribosomes to synthesize proteins
• Eukaryotic cells: Nuclear membrane surrounds DNA, Multicellular (or can be)

Answer:

To solve this, we analyze each characteristic based on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell knowledge:

Prokaryotic cells:

• Typically small (less than 10 μm in size): Prokaryotes are generally smaller than eukaryotes.
• Lack membrane - bound organelles: Prokaryotes do not have organelles like a nucleus, mitochondria, etc., surrounded by membranes.

Both cell types:

• Contain DNA: Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have DNA as their genetic material.
• Use ribosomes to synthesize proteins: Ribosomes are present in both cell types and are responsible for protein synthesis.

Eukaryotic cells:

• Nuclear membrane surrounds DNA: Eukaryotes have a nucleus with a nuclear membrane that encloses the DNA.
• Multicellular (or can be): Eukaryotic organisms can be multicellular (like plants, animals), while prokaryotes are mostly unicellular.

Final Classification:

• Prokaryotic cells: Typically small (less than 10 μm in size), Lack membrane - bound organelles
• Both cell types: Contain DNA, Use ribosomes to synthesize proteins
• Eukaryotic cells: Nuclear membrane surrounds DNA, Multicellular (or can be)