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Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes Worksheet

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🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Success Criteria:

• I can define prokaryotes and eukaryotes

• I can identify key differences between cell types

• I can label cell diagrams correctly

📚 Part 1: Definitions and Examples

1. What is a prokaryotic cell?
2. What is a eukaryotic cell?
3. Circle the prokaryotic organisms:

Bacteria

Plant cell

Animal cell

E. coli

4. Tick ALL the eukaryotic organisms:

Human

Oak tree

Yeast

Streptococcus bacteria

🔬 Part 2: Key Differences and Cell Structures

5. Complete the table by filling in the missing information:

Prokaryotic cells have: No _______ nucleus, DNA is _______ in the cytoplasm, _______ organelles

Eukaryotic cells have: _______ nucleus containing DNA, many _______ organelles, larger _______

6. Label the prokaryotic cell diagram (draw your own simple cell and label these parts):

Labels to include: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, genetic material

7. Which organelles are found ONLY in eukaryotic cells? Tick all that apply:

Nucleus

Mitochondria

Ribosomes

Chloroplasts

Cell membrane

🧬 Part 3: Functions and Extension

8. Explain the function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells:
9. Why do prokaryotic cells reproduce faster than eukaryotic cells?
10. Extension Activity: Choose one prokaryote (e.g., E. coli bacteria) and one eukaryote (e.g., human muscle cell). Research and compare their roles:

My chosen prokaryote: _________________

My chosen eukaryote: _________________

💡 Dyslexia-Friendly Reading Support:

Key words: Prokaryote = "pro-CARE-ee-oat" (before nucleus)

Eukaryote = "you-CARE-ee-oat" (true nucleus)

Remember: PRO = before (no nucleus), EU = true (has nucleus)

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