Prokaryotic Cell Worksheet
Explore the structure and characteristics of prokaryotic cells with this engaging worksheet for 8th graders.
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Prokaryotic Cell Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image of a bacterial cell to help you answer some questions.
Observe the diagram of a bacterial cell below:
1. Which of the following is a key characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
Presence of a cell wall
Absence of a nucleus
Presence of ribosomes
Ability to reproduce
2. Which of the following organisms are prokaryotic?
Plants
Animals
Bacteria
Fungi
3. Prokaryotic cells lack a true and other membrane-bound organelles.
4. The genetic material of a prokaryotic cell is found in the , a region within the cytoplasm.
5. All prokaryotes are harmful to humans.
True
False
6. Prokaryotic cells are generally larger and more complex than eukaryotic cells.
True
False
7. Briefly describe two functions of the cell wall in a prokaryotic cell.
8. Explain how prokaryotic cells reproduce.
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