The plasma membrane of eukaryotes differs from that of bacteria in having:
Correct answer: C. Cholesterol
- A. Steroid
- B. Respiratory enzymes
- C. Cholesterol
- D. Phospholipids
Explanation
Cholesterol (or other higher sterols such as ergosterol and phytosterols) is universally present in large amounts (20-40 mol%) in eukaryotic plasma membranes, whereas it is universally absent in the membranes of prokaryotes.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Kingdom Prokaryotae
Kingdom Prokaryotae includes bacteria and cyanobacteria, organisms with no membrane-bound nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. It covers their cell wall, capsule, flagella, plasmids, forms of nutrition, binary fission, useful and harmful roles, and the differences between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.
Practise Biodiversity and Variety of Life
3,130 free Biodiversity and Variety of Life MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Biology questions like this
Biology is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Kingdom Prokaryotae questions
For sterilization purposes, generally, X-rays are used which cause:
Photosythetic bacteria have the ablilty to release:
During the sterilization process, in order to control pathogens, we use dry heat that causes?
Pili are hollow, non helical, filamentous appendages in bacteria. Which one is not true for pili:
When cocci occur in pairs, this arrangement is called _:
Single-cell of rod-shaped bacteria is called as: