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Cell Structure and Function
🔬 Part 1: Cell Identification and Structure
1. Which of the following structures is found ONLY in prokaryotic cells?
Nucleus
Plasmids
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
2. Select ALL organelles that are membrane-bound in eukaryotic cells:
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
Cell wall
3. The powerhouse of the cell is the:
Nucleus
Mitochondrion
Ribosome
Chloroplast
4. Fill in the blanks:
The _____________ controls what enters and leaves the cell, whilst the _____________ contains the cell's genetic material in eukaryotes.
⚙️ Part 2: Organelle Functions
Organelle
A. Ribosomes
B. Chloroplasts
C. Vacuole
D. Golgi apparatus
Function
1. Photosynthesis
2. Protein synthesis
3. Storage and support
4. Processing and packaging proteins
6. Explain why prokaryotic cells can survive without membrane-bound organelles:
7. Describe TWO ways that the structure of mitochondria relates to their function in cellular respiration:
🧬 Part 3: Cells as Unifying Structures
8. How do cells demonstrate the unity of life despite the diversity of organisms? Give TWO examples:
9. A scientist observes a cell under an electron microscope and notes the absence of a nucleus but presence of ribosomes and a cell wall. What type of cell is this, and what organism might it belong to?
10. Draw and label a simple diagram showing the key differences between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell:
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