Question

prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic
organelles allow cells to carry out the life processes
prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cell

1. identify three organelles shared by prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
2. describe two differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
3. write a definition for prokaryotic and eukaryotic:

prokaryotic:
eukaryotic:

Explanation:

1. Both types of cells have ribosomes for protein - synthesis, a cell (plasma) membrane to regulate entry and exit of substances, and cytoplasm as the site of many cellular processes.
2. Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and various membrane - bound organelles like mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum. Prokaryotes are generally smaller and simpler in structure.
3. Prokaryotic cells are single - celled organisms without a nucleus or membrane - bound organelles. Eukaryotic cells can be single - celled or multicellular and have a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles.

Answer:

1. Ribosome, Cell (Plasma) Membrane, Cytoplasm
2. Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles; Prokaryotes are generally smaller and simpler in structure.
3. Prokaryotic: Single - celled organisms without a nucleus or membrane - bound organelles.

Eukaryotic: Cells that can be single - celled or multicellular and have a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles.