Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Review

The presence of which of the following characteristics differentiates prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

• DNA

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

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?

• Cell W

• Cell X

• Cell Y

• Cell Z

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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

• prokaryote

• eukaryote

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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

• prokaryote

• eukaryote

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

A table with characteristics of three different cells is shown. Cell 3 is a _____.

• prokaryote

• eukaryote

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

• cell wall

Which type of cell developed first?

• Prokaryotic Cells

• Eukaryotic Cells

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which cell type tends to be smaller?

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

• there is not a size difference

Bacteria is an example of a(n)

• prokaryotic cell.

• eukaryotic cell.