3a1.Prokaryote vs Eukaryote

3a1.Basic Cell types

Buie's Biology

There are 2 basic cell types

• Prokaryotic (does not contain a nucleus)

• Eukaryotic (contains a true nucleus)

Prokaryotic Cells

• Very simple; found in single celled organisms

• Do not contain "membrane-bound" organelles

• Smallest versions of the cell

• Contains DNA in the nucleoid region

• Example: bacteria

Eukaryotic Cells

• Found in multicellular, complex organisms

• Contains membrane-bound organelles

• Much larger than prokaryotic cells

• Contains a true nucleus that contains DNA

• Example: plant and animal cells

Multiple Select

Which of the following structures are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• DNA/RNA

• Cell Membrane

• Flagellum

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

Multiple Choice

How does the size of prokaryotic cells compare to eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells are much smaller than eukaryotic cells.

• Eukaryotic cells are typically smaller than prokaryotic cells.

• Prokaryotic cells can be the same size as eukaryotic cells, if they grow under the right conditions.

• Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are the same size.

Multiple Select

Which of the following word parts means "no" or "without"?

• eu-

• pro-

• -karyotic

• nu-