Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes 1. Put a tick (✓) or a cross (x) to show whether these parts are present in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, or both. Prokaryotes Eukaryotes DNA DNA enclosed in a nucleus Cell membrane Cell wall Plasmid DNA in cytoplasm Ribosomes Membrane-bound organelles 2. Which type of cell is the oldest and simplest? _____________________________________________________________________ 3. What are 2 big differences between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells? _____________________________________________________________________ 4. What does the key word, ‘organelles’ mean? _____________________________________________________________________ 5. What do organelles do for the cell? Give 2 examples, including their functions. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 6. Which type of cell is bigger and more complex? _____________________________________________________________________ 7. What is one benefit of having DNA housed in a nucleus? _____________________________________________________________________ 8. What is a flagellum? _____________________________________________________________________ 9. Cilia can also be found in the human body. Which type of specialised cell has cilia and what is its function?
