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Explore the similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in this interactive investigation. Discover the basic unit of life and the characteristics of various organisms. Use a Venn diagram to record similarities and differences. Engage in an activity to revise your understanding of cells.
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Day 20 What do an onion and a guinea pig have in common? Onion Guinea Pig Both are made of cells. 1
Prokarya & Eukarya Contrasting Case Activity 4a Investigation 4 – The Cell
Cells Web Cells Copy this web into your notebook. 3
Cells Web On each branch of the web, list one thing you know about cells. It is okay to include ideas you're not sure about. You will have a chance to revise your web at the end of this activity.
Basic Unit of Life • The cell is the basic unit of life. • Although living things may look very different, they are all made up of one or more cells.
Ferroplasma Halobacteria E. coli L. acidophilus Prokaryotes Find these organisms in the Domain & Kingdom cards. These are all Prokaryotes. Record characteristics of these organisms in your notebook.
Prokaryotic Cells Prokaryotic cells are simple and independent. All prokaryotes are single-celled organisms. Prokaryotic cells do not have organized, membrane-bound internal structures such as a nucleus or other organelles.
Destroying Angel Algae Barnacle Paramecium Eukaryotes Find these organisms in the Domain & Kingdom cards. These are all Eukaryotes. Record characteristics of these organisms in your notebook.
Eukaryotic Cells Some eukaryotic cells can survive on their own as single-celled organisms. Othersare part of a multicellular organism and cannot survive on their own. All eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes What do these two types of organisms have in common? How are they different? Use the Venn diagram to record similarities and differences.
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes Prokaryotes Both Eukaryotes all are unicellular can be unicellular or multicellular made of one or more cells have a nucleus don't have a nucleus kingdom Animalia domain Archaea kingdom Plantae domain Bacteria kingdom Fungi kingdom Protista