Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Learning Objective
I can explain how the structures within prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells enable them to perform specific functions.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have structures that perform essential functions. Using the terms "DNA," "ribosomes," "cytoplasm," and "cell membrane," complete the following sentences: a. __________ is the genetic material of the cell. b. __________ are responsible for making proteins. c. __________ is the jelly-like fluid inside the cell. d. The __________ controls what goes in and out of the cell.
2. The key difference in the location of DNA between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells affects the cell's organization. Prokaryotic cells [do/do not] have a nucleus, so their DNA is [contained/not contained] within a nucleus. Eukaryotic cells [do/do not] have a nucleus, so their DNA is [contained/not contained] within a nucleus.
3. Complete the table below to compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells: | Characteristic | Prokaryotic Cells | Eukaryotic Cells | |---|---|---| | Nucleus | [Present/Absent] | [Present/Absent] | | Membrane-Bound Organelles | [Present/Absent] | [Present/Absent] | | Size | [Smaller/Larger] | [Smaller/Larger] | | Complexity | [Simpler/More Complex] | [Simpler/More Complex] |
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