similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Lab 2 Cell Structure and Function BIO101L

 

 

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Pre-Lab Questions

1. Identify three major similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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2. Where is the DNA housed in a prokaryotic cell? Where is it housed in a eukaryotic cell?

 

 

3. Identify three structures which provide support and protection in a eukaryotic cell.

 

Experiment 1: Identifying Cell Structures

Post-Lab Questions

1. Label each of the arrows in the following slide image:

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2. What is the difference between the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

 

 

3. Would an animal cell be able to survive without mitochondria? Why or why not?

 

 

4. What could you determine about a specimen if you observed a slide image showing the specimen with a cell wall, but no nucleus or mitochondria?

 

 

5. Hypothesize why parts of a plant, such as the leaves, are green, but other parts, such as the roots, are not. Use scientific reasoning to support your hypothesis.

 

Experiment 2: Create a Cell