Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Function
Explore the fundamental characteristics, structures, and functions of prokaryotic cells with this comprehensive Grade 10 science worksheet.
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Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Function
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Refer to your knowledge of prokaryotic cells.
1. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Presence of a nucleus
Membrane-bound organelles
Absence of a true nucleus
Larger in size compared to eukaryotic cells
2. Which structure is responsible for protein synthesis in prokaryotic cells?
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi apparatus
3. Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus and other -bound organelles.
4. The genetic material of a prokaryotic cell is typically found in a region called the .
5. Briefly describe the function of the cell wall in a prokaryotic cell.
6. Explain the difference between flagella and pili in prokaryotic cells.
7. All prokaryotic cells have a capsule.
True
False
8. Prokaryotes reproduce primarily through binary fission.
True
False
9. Label the following diagram of a prokaryotic cell with the terms provided in the word bank.
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