Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Explore the fundamental differences and similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells with this comprehensive worksheet.
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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 covers the characteristics and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
1. Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells?
Absence of a nucleus
Presence of membrane-bound organelles
Smaller cell size
Circular DNA
2. Bacteria are examples of which type of cell?
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
Animal
Plant
3. The genetic material in a prokaryotic cell is found in a region called the .
4. Eukaryotic cells are generally (larger/smaller) than prokaryotic cells.
5. The process by which prokaryotic cells reproduce is called .
6. All prokaryotic cells have a cell wall.
True
False
7. Ribosomes are present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the endosymbiotic theory and its relevance to eukaryotic cells.
9. Observe the image of the bacterial cell below. What type of cell is it, and what are two structures visible that are characteristic of this cell type?
Match each term with its correct description.
10. Nucleoid
a. Contains DNA in prokaryotes
11. Mitochondria
b. Site of cellular respiration in eukaryotes
12. Plasmid
c. Small, circular DNA in prokaryotes