Question

prokaryotic cells vs. eukaryotic cells how are they different? how are they alike? directions: using your notes from class, construct a venn diagram to show the similarities and differences among prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. be sure each side is clearly labeled.

Explanation:

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and most membrane - bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and various membrane - bound organelles. Both have cell membranes, ribosomes, and DNA. In the Venn diagram, the left circle can be labeled "Prokaryotic cells" and have features like no nucleus, circular DNA in the cytoplasm. The right circle can be labeled "Eukaryotic cells" with features like a true nucleus, linear DNA in chromosomes. In the overlapping part, put shared features such as cell membrane, presence of ribosomes for protein synthesis, and DNA as genetic material.

Answer:

Draw a Venn diagram with two overlapping circles. Label the left - hand circle "Prokaryotic cells" and list features like: no nucleus, circular DNA in cytoplasm, small ribosomes, no membrane - bound organelles. Label the right - hand circle "Eukaryotic cells" and list features like: has a nucleus, linear DNA in chromosomes, large ribosomes, many membrane - bound organelles (e.g., mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum). In the overlapping region, list shared features: cell membrane, ribosomes, DNA as genetic material.