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    Prokaryotes vs.

    Eukaryotes
    8th Grade Life Science

    Prokaryote
    Cells that lack a membrane-bound nucleus are called prokaryotes (from the Greek meaning before nuclei). These cells have few internal structures that are distinguishable under a microscope.

    Prokaryotic cells differ significantly from eukaryotic cells. They don't have a membrane-bound nucleus and their genetic information is in a circular loop called a plasmid.
    Prokaryotic cells feature three major shapes: rod shaped, spherical, and spiral. Instead of going through elaborate replication processes like eukaryotes, bacterial cells divide by binary fission.

    Prokaryotes are Bacteria


    Cells such as bacteria and cyanobacteria (also known as bluegreen algae) are prokaryotes.
    Bacteria perform many important functions on earth. They serve as decomposers, agents of fermentation, and play an important role in our own digestive system. Also, bacteria are involved in many nutrient cycles such as the nitrogen cycle, which restores nitrate into the soil for plants. Unlike eukaryotic cells that depend on oxygen for their metabolism, prokaryotic cells enjoy a diverse array of metabolic functions.

    Eukaryote
    Eukaryotic cells (from the Greek meaning truly nuclear) comprise all of the life kingdoms except monera kingdom. They can be easily distinguished through a membranebound nucleus. Eukaryotic cells also contain many internal membrane-bound structures called organelles. These organelles such as the mitochondrion or chloroplast serve to perform metabolic functions and energy conversion. Another important member of the eukaryote family is the plant cell. They function essentially in the same manner as other eukaryotic cells, but there are three unique structures which set them apart. Plastids, cell walls, and vacuoles are present only in plant cells.

    Your Turn
    1. Click on the links in search of examples of prokaryote & eukaryote cells. In the appropriate circles, illustrate 3 types of prokaryote cells. Be sure to label each drawing. In the appropriate circles, illustrate 3 types of eukaryote cells. Be sure to label each drawing.

    Prokaryotes: 1. Bacteria
    http://bionerds.freeservers.co m/photo2.html

    2.

    2. Achaea
    http://treeoflife.nmnaturalhist ory.org/archaea.html

    3.

    Eukaryotes: http://library.thinkquest.org/ C004535/eukaryote_examp les.html

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