Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS

This question is worth 6 marks:

• have a cell membrane (1)
  • selectively permeable membrane as it controls the substances that pass through it (1)
• contain cytoplasm (1)
  • where the cell's chemical reactions take place (1)
• have a nucleus (1)
  • is the control centre of the cell (1) OR
  • contains the genetic material in the form of chromosomes (1)

Answer should have 3 POINTS and any 3 EXPLANATIONS.
DO NOT award marks for extra POINTS or EXPLANATIONS.

This question is worth 6 marks:

• have no nucleus (1)
  • genetic material is instead stored in a single DNA loop in the cytoplasm (1)
• have plasmids (1)
  
  • can replicate (have copies made) and move between cells so genetic information can be shared (1)
• have no mitochondria OR chloroplasts (1)
  
  • do not contain mitochondria meaning respiration cannot take place OR
  • do not contain chloroplasts meaning photosynthesis cannot take place

Answer should have any 3 POINTS and any 3 EXPLANATIONS.
DO NOT award marks for extra POINTS or EXPLANATIONS.