Gen Bio 1 Module 3
Gen Bio 1 Module 3
Gen Bio 1 Module 3
Eukaryote Cells
Essential Question: How do I compare prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells?
EQ: HOW DO I COMPARE CELLULAR
STRUCTURES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
IN PROKARYOTIC AND EUKARYOTIC
CELLS
CELL THEORY
Prokaryotic Eukaryotic
CELLS FALL INTO ONE OF TWO
CATEGORIES…
•Prokaryotes (prokaryotic)
or
•Eukaryotes (eukaryotic)
And that is it! Every organism on the planet can be put into one of
these two categories, including you!
Pro means NO!
PROKARYOTES:
• unicellular microorganisms
• lack a distinct nucleus
• lack membrane-bound organelles
• always bacteria!!!
• very simple and small
PROKARYOTES:
PROKARYOTE CELLS PARTS
spirochete
bacillus
coccus
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Eu means True
EUKARYOTES:
• unicellular or multicellular organisms
• have a nucleus
• have membrane-bound organelles
• LARGER and more complex (have more stuff
inside)
• Examples: animals, plants, fungi and protists
• NEVER BACTERIA!!!!
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