Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
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Part 1: Eukaryote vs. Prokaryote
For each statement, write:
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P = prokaryotes only
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E = eukaryotes only
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both = applies to both
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1.
I have a cell membrane (plasma membrane)
✔ Both – All cells, whether prokaryotic or eukaryotic, have a plasma membrane.
2.
I have a nucleus
✔ E – Only eukaryotes have a nucleus. Prokaryotes do not.
3.
Bacteria are an example of me
✔ P – Bacteria are prokaryotes.
4.
Fungi are an example of me
✔ E – Fungi are eukaryotes.
5.
Animals are an example of me
✔ E – Animals are multicellular eukaryotes.
6.
I contain ribosomes
✔ Both – Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have ribosomes (though they differ in size).
7.
I contain membrane-bound organelles
✔ E – Only eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria, nucleus, etc.
8.
I contain cytoplasm
✔ Both – All cells have cytoplasm (the gel-like substance inside the cell).
9.
Your body cells are made of this type of cell
✔ E – Human body cells are eukaryotic.
10.
Protists are an example of me
✔ E – Protists are eukaryotes.
11.
Plants are an example of me
✔ E – Plants are eukaryotes.
12.
I contain genetic material such as DNA
✔ Both – All cells contain DNA as genetic material.
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✔ Answers for Part 1:
| # | Answer |
|---|--------|
| 1 | both |
| 2 | E |
| 3 | P |
| 4 | E |
| 5 | E |
| 6 | both |
| 7 | E |
| 8 | both |
| 9 | E |
|10 | E |
|11 | E |
|12 | both |
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Part 2: Cell Theory
Complete the three statements using the provided words:
Words to choose from:
Cell,
smallest,
unit,
living things,
pre-existing
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1.
The _________ is the ____________ living ___________ in all organisms.
→ The
cell is the
smallest living
unit in all organisms.
✔️ Final:
The cell is the smallest living unit in all organisms.
2.
All _______________ are made of cells.
→ All
living things are made of cells.
✔️ Final:
All living things are made of cells.
3.
All cells come from other ____________________ cells.
→ All cells come from other
pre-existing cells.
✔️ Final:
All cells come from other pre-existing cells.
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✔ Answers for Part 2:
1. The
cell is the
smallest living
unit in all organisms.
2. All
living things are made of cells.
3. All cells come from other
pre-existing cells.
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🔍 Summary of Key Concepts:
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Prokaryotes (e.g., bacteria): No nucleus, no membrane-bound organelles, simpler structure.
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Eukaryotes (e.g., animals, plants, fungi, protists): Have nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
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Cell Theory:
1. The cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living things.
2. All living things are composed of cells.
3. All cells arise from pre-existing cells.
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