Question

prokaryotes vs. eukaryotes. read each statement below and decide if describes prokaryotes, eukaryotes, or both. write either prokaryote, eukaryote, or both beside each statement. 1. has a nucleus 2. has a cell membrane 3. bacteria 4. contains dna 5. always unicellular 6. plants 7. doesn’t have a nucleus 8. can be unicellular or multicellular 9. has a cytoplasm 10. animals 11. dna is circular. 12. contains membrane bound organelles 13. fungi 14. dna is linear. 15. has ribosomes. look at the cells below. label the prokaryotic cell and the eukaryotic cell. then, label the cell membrane, cytoplasm, dna, and ribosome in each.

Explanation:

1. Eukaryotes have a nucleus. Prokaryotes lack a nucleus.
2. Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have a cell - membrane which acts as a barrier.
3. Bacteria are prokaryotes.
4. Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes contain DNA as their genetic material.
5. Prokaryotes are always unicellular.
6. Plants are eukaryotes.
7. Prokaryotes don't have a nucleus.
8. Eukaryotes can be unicellular (e.g., yeast) or multicellular (e.g., plants and animals).
9. Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have cytoplasm where cellular processes occur.
10. Animals are eukaryotes.
11. Prokaryotic DNA is circular.
12. Eukaryotes contain membrane - bound organelles. Prokaryotes do not.
13. Fungi are eukaryotes.
14. Eukaryotic DNA is linear.
15. Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have ribosomes for protein synthesis.

Answer:

1. eukaryote
2. both
3. prokaryote
4. both
5. prokaryote
6. eukaryote
7. prokaryote
8. eukaryote
9. both
10. eukaryote
11. prokaryote
12. eukaryote
13. eukaryote
14. eukaryote
15. both