Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
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I can explain how the structures within prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells enable them to perform specific functions.
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Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have structures that perform essential functions. Using the terms "DNA," "ribosomes," "cytoplasm," and "cell membrane," complete the following sentences: a. __________ is the genetic material of the cell. b. __________ are responsible for making proteins. c. __________ is the jelly-like fluid inside the cell. d. The __________ controls what goes in and out of the cell.
The key difference in the location of DNA between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells affects the cell's organization. Prokaryotic cells [do/do not] have a nucleus, so their DNA is [contained/not contained] within a nucleus. Eukaryotic cells [do/do not] have a nucleus, so their DNA is [contained/not contained] within a nucleus.
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“Describe the primary function of ribosomes in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Explain how the presence or absence of a nucleus affects the organization of DNA within prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. ”
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