Activity 1: What kind of Cell?

The table shows data for three different cells. Figure out whether each cell is
prokaryotic or eukaryotic. If the cell is eukaryotic, is it from an animal or a plant?
Write the reasons for the decisions you made about each cell. (The font color of
your answer should be RED)

Cell Structures Cell A Cell B Cell C

Cell Wall Yes Yes No
Cell Membrane Yes Yes Yes
Ribosome Yes Yes Yes
Chloroplast Yes No No
Mitochondria Yes No Yes
Chromosome Yes Yes Yes
Nucleus Yes No Yes

Activity 2: Application to Real Life

Doctors at a university removed a man’s spleen, standard treatment for a type of
leukemia, and the disease did not recur. Researchers kept the spleen cells alive in a
nutrient medium. They found that some cells produced a blood protein that showed
promise as a treatment for cancer and AIDS. The researchers patented the cells. The
patient sued, claiming a share in profits from any products derived from his cells. The
Legislative Committee ruled against the patient, stating that his suit “threatens to
destroy the economic incentive to conduct important medical research.” The Supreme
Court of the Philippines agreed.

In your point of view as a senior high school STEM. student, do you think the patient
was treated fairly? Is there anything else you would like to know about this case that
might help you decide? (The font color of your answer should be RED)