Skill 2: Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
[Bio.3 e) specialization leads to the development of different types of cells.]
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Class Activity: We will look inside these two identical-looking backpacks to identify the differences.
Class Activity: We will look inside these two identical-looking backpacks to identify the differences.
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Backpack analogy -Â
[Explain how the two backpacks are an analogy for prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Include as much detail as possible.]
[Explain how the two backpacks are an analogy for prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Include as much detail as possible.]
Skill 2: Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Skill 2: Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Hints:
Pro rhymes with NO
Eu means True
Karyote means nucleus
Most common misconception:
Most common misconception:
The term Prokaryote DOES NOT mean single-celled, although prokaryotes are unicellular. Prokaryote DOES mean "before nucleus," meaning it contains NO nucleus.
The term Prokaryote DOES NOT mean single-celled, although prokaryotes are unicellular. Prokaryote DOES mean "before nucleus," meaning it contains NO nucleus.
The term Eukaryote DOES NOT mean multi-cellular, although there are a lot of multicellular eukaryotes, such as plants and animals. There are also unicellular fungi (yeast) and protists (amoeba.) Eukaryote refers to having a "true nucleus," not the number of cells.
The term Eukaryote DOES NOT mean multi-cellular, although there are a lot of multicellular eukaryotes, such as plants and animals. There are also unicellular fungi (yeast) and protists (amoeba.) Eukaryote refers to having a "true nucleus," not the number of cells.
Summary - Skill 2:
Summary - Skill 2:
[List similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.]
[List similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.]
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