Answers to AQA GCSE Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells (Biology)

Practice Question

1.Define the term Eukaryotic cell

All Eukaryotic cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm and their genetic material is found inside the nucleus.

2.Define the term Prokaryotic cell

The genetic material of a prokaryotic cell is not enclosed in a nucleus. Instead it is a single DNA loop in the cytoplasm. Prokaryotic cells may also contain rings of DNA called plasmids.

3. Give two examples of a Eukaryotic cell

Plants and Animals