Cell Theory, Prokaryotes, And Eukaryotes

What is a eukaryotic cell?

A cell with a well-defined nucleus.

What is a prokaryotic cell?

A cell with no nucleus.

What is the first rule of the cell theory?

All living things are composed of cells.

outer layer of the cell, which controls what goes in or out of the cell

Cell membrane

What are the most basic units of life? What are all living things made of?

Cells

What is the second rule of the cell theory?

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things.

gelatinous substance that fills the inside of cells

Cytoplasm

List two cell parts that are found in eukaryotes AND prokaryotes.

Cytoplasm and cell membrane are found in these types of organisms

Are algae prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

Eukaryotes

Are animals prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

Eukaryotes

Are fungi prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

Eukaryotes

Are plants prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

Eukaryotes

What is the third rule of the cell theory?

New cells are produced from existing cells.

What is the main difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?

Prokaryotic cells don't a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do have a nucleus.

organelles

a fancy word for a specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function, kind of like organs in humans

What does the prefix pro- mean?

it is a prefix that means before

What does the prefix cyto- mean?

it is a prefix that means cell

What does the suffix -karyon mean?

it is a prefix that means nucleus

What does the prefix eu- mean?

it is a prefix that means true

Are bacteria prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

Bacteria are made of prokaryotic cells

Give an example of a prokaryotic organism.

Bacteria is an example of this type of organism

If you see an unidentified cell under a microscope, how can you tell if it is a eukaryote or a prokaryote?

If it has a nucleus it is a eukaryote; if it does not have a nucleus, then it is a prokaryote.

Where do all cells come from?

Other cells