Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes STAAR questions

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

Click on the hot spot boxes for the eukaryotic cells in the image.​

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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A prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell are shown.

Which characteristics best distinguishes these cells are 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 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 in the table is a prokaryotic cell? (a)  

• Cell W
• Cell X
• Cell Y
• Cell Z

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

The picture shows a student using a microscope to study a prepared slide of a single-celled organism.

A single-celled organism can be classified as a prokaryote based on the absence of —

• a cell membrane

• ribosomes

• chromosomes

• a nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Both euglena and cyanobacteria are photosynthetic unicellular organisms found in pond water. The feature that distinguishes euglena from cyanobacteria is the —

• ability to maintain homeostasis

• presence of ribosomes

• ability to reproduce

• presence of a nuclear membrane

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?

• F. Cell W

• G. Cell X

• H. Cell Y

• J. Cell Z

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A student groups different types of cells as shown.

Which table headings should the student use for the two groups?

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4A

Students created note cards comparing characteristics of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Which set of note cards most accurately compares these cells?

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4A

Some students used information they gathered from lab investigations to prepare a table. They entered the table in their lab notebooks.

Which of these correctly identifies the two cells described in the table?

• Cell 1 is eukaryotic, and Cell 2 is prokaryotic.

• Cell 1 is prokaryotic, and Cell 2 is eukaryotic.

• Both Cell 1 and Cell 2 are eukaryotic.

• Both Cell 1 and Cell 2 are prokaryotic.

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4A

Which is true of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• Prokaryotic cells are larger than eukaryotic cells.
• Eukaryotic cells do not have nuclei, and prokaryotic cells do have nuclei.
• Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, and eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles.
• Eukaryotic cells are simpler than prokaryotic cells.