Unit 3B: Basics of Life - Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells Flashcards
When looking at eukaryotic cells, which structure are you most likely to see?
Nucleus
Where are the chromosomes located inside the eukaryotic cells?
Nucleus
Cells come from…
Cells
A cell is…
The basic unit of structure and function in living things
The “brain” of the cell is…
The nucleus
Part of cell theory states that cells come from other cells. Why?
Cells of all organisms divide to explain more cells
What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Only eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles
Bacteria are…
prokaryotic
What organelle do both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have?
Cell membrane and cytoplasm
What is the jelly-like substance the organelles are found inside the cell?
Cytoplasm
The basic unit and structure of life is…
cells
Animal cells are…
Eukaryotes
Plants are…
Eukaryotic
Has membrane-bound organelles
Eukaryotes
All cells come from _____________ cells.
Pre-existing
All living things are made up of…
Cells
Has cytoplasm: Prokaryote or Eukaryote?
Both
Organism made of one cell is known as…
unicellular
Organisms with cells that have a nucleus are called…
Eukaryotes
Organisms whose cells do not have a nucleus are called…
Prokaryotes
Area in cells that contain the DNA
Nucelus
Organisms whose cells do not have a nucleus are called…
Prokaryotes
This structure surrounds the cytoplasm of all cells and controls what enters and leaves the cell.
Cell membrane
This structure surrounds the cytoplasm of all cells and controls what enters and leaves the cell.
Cell Membrane
