4A: Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes

4A:

Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes

Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes

The thing that makes them different is how the genetic material is organized!!

PROKARYOTES = PRO, NO Nucleus

EUKARYTOES = EU, DO have a Nucleus

Differences

ALL CELLS have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, and genetic material (DNA or RNA).

Similarities

Multiple Choice

A Prokaryote and Eukaryotes are shown. Which characteristic best distinguishes these cells as either prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

• The purpose of the flagella.

• The organization of the genetic material.

• The location of the cytoplasm.

• The role of the cell membrane.

Multiple Choice

Students used a microscope to look at 4 different cells. The students placed an X for each structure that was viewed for each cell in the table shown. Which cell is most likely considered a prokaryote?

• Cell W

• Cell X

• Cell Y

• Cell Z

Multiple Choice

Students gathered information from a lab investigation to prepare this table shown. Which answer choice correctly identifies the two cells described in the table?

• Both cells are eukaryotes

• Both cells are prokaryotes

• Cell 1 is a prokaryote, Cell 2 is a eukaryote.

• Cell 1 is a eukaryote, Cell 2 is a prokaryote.

Multiple Choice

A table is shown grouping specific cells together. What should the table headings for these two groups be?

• 1 = Prokaryotes,

  2 = Eukaryotes

• 1 = Animal Cells,

  2 = Plant Cells

• 1 = Mobile Cells,

  2 = Motile Cells

• 1 = Eukaryotes,

  2 = Prokaryotes