Practice Nucleus: Absent (prokaryotes) / Present (eukaryotes) (2.3.1)

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Question 1.
What is the function of the nucleus?
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Think of the nucleus as the 'command center' of the cell.
Question 2.
Which type of cells lack a nucleus?
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Remember, bacteria are prokaryotes.
3Question 3.
Which cell type has a nucleus?
- Prokaryotic
- Eukaryotic
- Both
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Consider the definition of both cell types.
4Question 4.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have organelles that are membrane-bound.
- True
- False
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Think about the structures that define organelles.
Question 5.
Discuss how the absence of a nucleus in prokaryotic cells limits their complexity and adaptability compared to eukaryotic cells.
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Think about how organization affects adaptability.
Question 6.
Evaluate how eukaryotic cells might use their nucleus to manage DNA repair more effectively than prokaryotic cells.
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Consider how organization helps in managing genetic stability.

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