Structures in All Cells:

* Cell membrane forms the barrier to

separate inside the cell from the outside
environment
*Cytoplasm the filling of the cell (Jello),
mostly water
*DNA found in the nucleus; blueprint of the
cell
*Ribosome organelle that builds
proteins; site of protein synthesis

II. Are all cells alike?

A. Two main types of cells
1. Prokaryotic Cells
a. Simplest type of cell.
b. Bacteria
c. Structure of a prokaryotic cell
i. No nucleus
ii. No membrane bound
organelles
iii. Includes: circular
chromosome (DNA) and
plasmids (smaller rings of
DNA).

Prokaryotic Cells
unicellular
free-floating DNA
(NO nucleus)
One single,
circular DNA
Does NOT have
membrane bound
organelles (like
the nucleus,
chloroplasts,
mitochondria, ER)

2. Eukaryotic Cells (Eu=true

nucleus)

a. More complex than

prokaryotic cells
b. Includes protist cells, fungi
cells, plant cells and
animal cells
c. Structure
i. Chromosomes (DNA)
contained within a nucleus
with nuclear membrane
ii. In addition to
ribosomes,
contains
membrane
bound
organelles

Group Activity

BILL
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(23 mins)

Individual Practice

1. Come see me for your

organelle/structure
2. One one sheet of
colored/construction paper,
draw an organelle/structure 4
times.
3. Label each one
4. Also list its function
5. Include whether they are found
in prokaryotes or eukaryotes.

Exit Ticket

1. How does the structure of

prokaryotic cells compare to
eukaryotic cells?
2. DNA is found free-floating
and unbound in which type of
cell?
3. In which cell type is a circular
strand of DNA found in the
cytoplasm?
4. How are prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells similar?