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. eukaryote has a nucleus
2. eukaryote has a cell membrane
3. prokaryote bacteria
4. both contains dna
5. prokaryote always unicellular
6. eukaryote plants
7. prokaryote doesnt have a nucleus
8. eukaryote can be unicellular or multicellular
9. has a cytoplasm
10. eukaryote animals
11. prokaryote dna is circular.
12. eukaryote contains membrane bound organelles
13. eukaryote fungi
14. eukaryote 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:

• Statement 9: Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have cytoplasm. Cytoplasm is the jelly - like substance within the cell membrane where cellular processes occur. In prokaryotes, it houses the DNA (in the nucleoid region) and ribosomes. In eukaryotes, it contains organelles like mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, etc.
• Statement 15: Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have ribosomes. Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis. In prokaryotes, they are smaller (70S) and in eukaryotes, they are larger (80S, with some 70S in mitochondria and chloroplasts).

Answer:

1. both
2. both