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Copy of Cellular Comparisons - Prokaryotes versus Eukaryotes (5/28/2026)

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15 questions

Model 1 - Bacteria (Prokaryotes)

Model 2 - Animal and Plant Cells

Model 1 vs Model 2 - Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes

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Question 1

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Question 2

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What is represented by the small dots found in each of the bacteria cells? _______ 

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Question 3

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What is the name of the outermost layer that forms a boundary around the outside of each cell? _______ 

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Question 4

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How is the DNA described? _______ 
Is it found within a nucleus? _______ 

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Question 5

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In what substance are all of the internal structures suspended in? _______ 

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Question 6

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Question 7

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Question 8

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Where is DNA located in the cells of Model 2? _______ 
Do both cells in this model have this structure? _______ 

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Question 9

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Question 10

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What outermost boundary does a plant cell have that is absent in an animal cell? _______ 

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Question 11

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Compare the cells in Model 1 with those in Model 2. Which group of cells are more complex? _______ 

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Question 12

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Question 13

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Question 14

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Based upon this activity and only this activity, write a brief definition for a prokaryotic cell.

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Question 15

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Based upon this activity and only this activity, write a brief definition for a eukaryotic cell.

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The three bacterial shapes in Model 1 are bacillus (rod), coccus (sphere), and spirillum. 

Correctly identify each cell (a, b, and c) with these descriptions.
a.) _______ 
b.) _______ 
c.) _______ 

One of the bacteria in Model 1 has a tail-like structure.
a.) What is it called? _______ 
b.) What is the likely purpose of this structure? _______ 
c.) If a cell is missing the structure, what may be inferred about the cell? _______ 

Examine the model and provide three structural differences between the animal and plant cell (other than shape).
a.) _______ 
b.) _______ 
c.) _______ 

List the structure(s) that form the boundary between the inside and the outside of each cell in model 2. 

If a blank does not need to be used, type "not used."

Animal Cell: _______ , _______ 
Plant Cell: _______ , _______ 

a.) Which model displays eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells.
Eukaryotes: _______ 
Prokaryotes: _______ 
b.) The two primary differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells — prokaryotes do not have a _______ or _______ .

Use models 1 and 2 to help you complete the table. 
Identify which cells have each cellular structure.
Clicking the box under each cell type, indicates you believe that cell type possesses that cellular structure. 
The last two options are used to identify if bacterial, animal, and plant cells are eukaryotic or prokaryotic.

Bacterial Cell

Animal Cell

Plant Cell

Cell Membrane

Ribosome

Cytoplasm

Mitochondria

Nucleolus

Nucleus

DNA

Cell Wall

Prokaryotic

Eukaryotic