POGIL: Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic (7th)

Which bacterial shape in Model 1 is referred to as a coccus (sphere)?

• Bacterial Cell 1

• Bacterial Cell 2

• Bacterial Cell 3

Answer explanation

The most common types of bacterial shapes include coccus (sphere), spirillum, and bacillus (rod).

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Which bacterial shape in Model 1 is referred to as a spirillum?

• Bacterial Cell 1

• Bacterial Cell 2

• Bacterial Cell 3

Answer explanation

The most common types of bacterial shapes include coccus (sphere), spirillum, and bacillus (rod).

Which bacterial shape in Model 1 is referred to as a bacillus (rod)?

• Bacterial Cell 1

• Bacterial Cell 2

• Bacterial Cell 3

Answer explanation

The most common types of bacterial shapes include coccus (sphere), spirillum, and bacillus (rod).

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What is represented by the small dots found in each of the bacterial cells?

• DNA

• Cytoplasm

• Ribosomes

• Cell membrane

Answer explanation

Be sure to read the labels in Model 1.

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All of the internal structures are suspended in what substance?

Answer explanation

Be sure to check Model 1 for spelling and what the name of that substance is that supports the other structures.

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According to Model 2, where do you find DNA in each cell?

Answer explanation

Be sure to check your packet and the Model to see where the DNA is located.

According to Model 2, what structure(s) form the boundary between the inside and the outside of an animal cell? Be sure to click all answers that apply.

• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• chloroplast

Answer explanation

Be sure to check your packet and Model 2 for your answer.

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According to Model 2, what structure(s) form the boundary between the inside and the outside of a plant cell? Be sure to click all answers that apply.

• cytoplasm

• cell membrane

• cell wall

• chloroplast

Answer explanation

Be sure to check your packet and Model 2 for your answer.

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Using the information from Model 1 and Model 3, the bacterial cells in Model 1 are classified as ___________________ cells.

• prokaryotic cells

• eukaryotic cell

Answer explanation

Remember that prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus while eukaryotic cells do contain a true nucleus.

Using the information from Model 2 and Model 3, the plant and animal cells in Model 2 are classified as ___________________ cells.

• prokaryotic cells

• eukaryotic cell

Answer explanation

Remember that prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus while eukaryotic cells do contain a true nucleus.

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