BIOD 101 MODULE 6 PORTAGE LEARNING QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

BIOD 101 MODULE 6 PORTAGE LEARNING QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Module 6 Problem Set ● Due No due date ● Points 5 ● Questions 16 ● Time Limit None Discuss the difference in how prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells store their genetic material. Answer: Eukaryotic cells store their DNA in a membrane bound nucleus, while prokaryotic cells store their DNA in a nucleoid region which is not membrane-bound. (See section 6.1 in the module) List TWO similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Answer: Both cells have a plasma membrane that acts as a semi- permeable barrier, contain cytosol to suspend intracellular components, contain chromosomes with DNA, and contain ribosomes to manufacture proteins necessary for life. (See section 6.1 in th