Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

What does unicellular mean?

• Belonging to a herd
• Consisting of a single cell
• Being transparent
• Having multiple cells

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What does multicellular mean?

• Referring to a group of cells that are not connected or working together.
• Composed of a single cell that can divide into multiple cells.
• Consisting of multiple cells working together to form a complex organism.
• Made up of a single cell performing all functions independently.

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What is DNA used for?

• DNA is used for storing genetic information.
• DNA is used for playing video games.
• DNA is used for fixing cars.
• DNA is used for cooking recipes.

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Where is DNA located?

• cytoplasm
• mitochondria
• ribosomes
• nucleus

When viewing with a microscope, what basic cell feature could be used t identify a cell as prokaryotic or eukaryotic?

• Size of the cell
• Presence or absence of a nucleus
• Presence of mitochondria
• Number of chromosomes

Distinguish between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.

Groups:

(a) Prokaryotic Cells

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(b) Eukaryotic Cells

• no nucleus

• large

• bacteria

• small

• less organized

• more complex

• less complex

• nucleus

• many organelles

• plants and animals

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All living things are made of ​ (a)   or ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• one
• more
• cells.

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How are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells different?

• Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

• Eukaryotic cells are unicellular, while prokaryotic cells are multicellular.
• Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do not.
• Prokaryotic cells are larger in size compared to eukaryotic cells.

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If you were looking at a multicellular organism with a microscope, would you be looking at a prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell?

• bacterial
• eukaryotic
• unicellular
• prokaryotic

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What are two examples of prokaryotic cells?

• Viruses and protists
• Fungi and algae
• Plants and animals
• Bacteria and archaea