Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Categorize the characteristics of prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells!

Groups:

(a) Prokaryotic Cells

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(b) Eukaryotic Cells

• Simpler

• 
• More Complicated

• No Nucleus

• 
• Larger

• Has Nucleus

• Smaller

Select where the FLAGELLUM is labeled on this prokaryotic cell diagram!

Select where the DNA is labeled on this prokaryotic cell diagram!

Select where the CONTROL CENTER or boss of the cell is labeled on this eukaryotic cell diagram!

Select where the MITOCHONDRION is labeled on this eukaryotic cell diagram!

Bacteria is what kind of cell?

• Eukaryotic

• Prokaryotic

Answer explanation

Bacteria is a prokaryotic cell because it lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, which are characteristics of eukaryotic cells.

What kind of cell is this?

• Eukaryotic

• Prokaryotic

Answer explanation

This cell is eukaryotic because it contains a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, unlike prokaryotic cells which lack a nucleus.

All living things are made of...

• atoms 

• cells 

• bacteria 

• plants 

Answer explanation

All living things are made of cells, which are the basic structural and functional units of life. Cells are the building blocks of all living organisms.

What does unicellular mean? 

• one cell 

• many cells 

• no nuclues 

• DNA 

Answer explanation

Unicellular means consisting of one cell, so the correct answer is 'one cell'.

What does multicellular mean? 

• one cell 

• no cells 

• many cells 

• no nucleus 

Answer explanation

Multicellular means having many cells, as opposed to being made up of just one cell or no cells.