Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotic Cells

Students observe cells under a microscope. Which of the students’ observations will be most helpful in classifying a cell as either prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

• Shape of the cell.

• Presence of a nucleus.

• Presence of organelles.

• Visible DNA.

Which of the following correctly compares prokaryotes and eukaryotes? Select all that apply.

• Prokaryotes: smaller in size.

• Eukaryotes: less complex.

• Prokaryotes: nucleus absent.

• Prokaryotes and eukaryotes: have DNA.

• Prokaryotes and eukaryotes: membrane-bound organelles.

A table with characteristics of three different cells is shown. Cell 1 is a _____.

• prokaryote

• eukaryote

A table with characteristics of three different cells is shown. Cell 2 is a _____.

• prokaryote

• eukaryote

Plant and animal cells are examples of

• prokaryotic cells

• eukaryotic cells

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

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

• cell wall

Which of the following is only found in EUKARYOTIC cells?

• nucleus

• DNA

• cell membrane

• ribosomes

PROKARYOTIC cells do NOT have

• membrane bound organelles

• cell membrane

• DNA

• ribosomes

A cytoplasm is found in

• prokaryotic cells.

• eukaryotic cells.

Bacteria is an example of a(n)

• prokaryotic cell.

• eukaryotic cell.