Section 3 Lesson 1
What is a Cell? Study Questions
Learning Objectives
• Compare and contrast the structure and function of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells.
• Describe the functions of organelles.
• Compare and contrast the structure and function of animal and plant
cells.
1. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
Characteristics Prokaryotic Eukaryotic
Nucleus present or absent? Absent Present
Is the shape of DNA circular or Circular Linear
linear?
Which evolved first? X
Relative size? Small Bigger
Examples of organisms? Bacteria Plants &
animals
Can be unicellular? Yes Yes
Can be multicellular? Yes
Contains membrane-bound No Yes
organelles?
2. Cell Structures and Organelle Functions
Structure Function Present in only
prokaryotic
cells, only
eukaryotic cells,
or all cells?
Cell/Plasma ? All
Membrane
Provides support and All
Cell Wall
protection
Makes sugars using Eukaryotic
Chloroplast
sunlight
1 | Section 3 Lesson 1
What is a Cell? Study Questions
Learning Objectives
• Compare and contrast the structure and function of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells.
• Describe the functions of organelles.
• Compare and contrast the structure and function of animal and plant
cells.
1. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
Characteristics Prokaryotic Eukaryotic
Nucleus present or absent? Absent Present
Is the shape of DNA circular or Circular Linear
linear?
Which evolved first? X
Relative size? Small Bigger
Examples of organisms? Bacteria Plants &
animals
Can be unicellular? Yes Yes
Can be multicellular? Yes
Contains membrane-bound No Yes
organelles?
2. Cell Structures and Organelle Functions
Structure Function Present in only
prokaryotic
cells, only
eukaryotic cells,
or all cells?
Cell/Plasma ? All
Membrane
Provides support and All
Cell Wall
protection
Makes sugars using Eukaryotic
Chloroplast
sunlight
1 | Section 3 Lesson 1
