Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes #1

Which statement accurately compares eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?

• Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells.

• Eukaryotic cells replicate faster than prokaryotic cells.

• Only prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

• Only prokaryotic cells lack outer membranes and cell walls.

A prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell are shown. Which characteristic best distinguishes these cells as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

• The organization of the genetic material

• The location of the cytoplasm

• The role of the cell membrane

• The function of the flagella

Students created note cards comparing characteristics of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Accurately sort the note cards to compares these cells?

Groups:

(a) Eukaryotic Cells

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(b) Prokaryotic Cells

• No nucleus of other membrane-bound organelles

• DNA chromosome in the cytoplasm

• DNA chromosomes in the nucleus

• Membrane-bound nucleus or organelles

Students use a microscope to look for structures present in four different cells. The students placed an X for each structure that was viewed for each cell on the table shown. Which cell that was viewed is most likely a prokaryote?

• Cell W

• Cell X

• Cell Y

• Cell Z

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Scientists observe the traits of cells on four microscope slides and record their observations in a table. Based on the scientists' observations, identify the prokaryotic cells.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Scientists observe the traits of cells on four microscope slides and record their observations in a table. Based on the scientists' observations, identify the eukaryotic cells.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1