cells

cells

Simple or Complex Cells

Prokaryotes – The first Cells

•Cells that lack a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles

•Includes bacteria

•Simplest type of cell

•Single, circular chromosome

Prokaryotes

•Nucleoid region (center) contains the DNA

•Surrounded by cell membrane & cell wall (peptidoglycan)

•Contain ribosomes (no membrane) in their cytoplasm to make proteins

Multiple Choice

Prokaryotes are the _________ of all the cells.

• most complext

• raddest

• prettiest

• simplest

Multiple Choice

Bacteria are prokaryotes.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

What number is pointing to the flagella?

• 1
• 5
• 6
• 7

Eukaryotes

•Cells that HAVE a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

•Includes protists, fungi, plants, and animals

•More complex type of cells

Eukaryotic Cell

Contain 3 basic cell structures:

•Nucleus

•Cell Membrane

•Cytoplasm with organelles

Eukaryotes

•Cells that HAVE a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

•Includes protists, fungi, plants, and animals

•More complex type of cells

Two Main Types of Eukaryotic Cells

Multiple Choice

This cell has a nucleus, that means it is ...

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic

Multiple Choice

Which cell is more complex?

• Prokaryotic

• Eukaryotic