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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes Worksheet

Explore the fundamental differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells with this engaging Grade 8 science worksheet.

Grade 8 Science BiologyProkaryotes and Eukaryotes
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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet tests your knowledge of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

1. Which of the following is a key characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

a

Presence of a cell wall

b

Presence of ribosomes

c

Presence of a true nucleus

d

Presence of cytoplasm

2. Bacteria are examples of which type of cell?

a

Eukaryotic cells

b

Prokaryotic cells

c

Animal cells

d

Plant cells

3. Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not have   organelles.

4. The genetic material in a prokaryotic cell is found in the  , while in a eukaryotic cell, it is enclosed within the nucleus.

5. All eukaryotic cells are multicellular organisms.

T

True

F

False

6. Prokaryotic cells are generally larger and more complex than eukaryotic cells.

T

True

F

False

7. Briefly describe two main differences between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell.

8. Examine the image of the bacterial cell below. Is it prokaryotic or eukaryotic? Justify your answer based on its visible structures.

Bacterial Cell