Lab 2 Cell Structure and Function BIO201L
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Lab Report Format Expectations
Utilize college level grammar and professional formatting when completing this worksheet.
Submissions without proper formatting, all required photos or sufficient responses will be rejected.
Pre-lab Questions
1. Identify the major similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Major similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is that both cells contain dna as their
genetic material, vesicles, ribosomes, and vacuoles. Whereas, the differences are prokaryotic
lack the bounding of organelle membranes also, there are cells without a nucleus. Eukaryotic
cells have double nucleus membranes and are bonded together.
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2. Where is the DNA housed in a prokaryotic cell? Where is it housed in a eukaryotic cell?
The DNA in Eukaryotic cells are housed in the nucleus whereas, the DNA in prokaryotic cells are
housed in the nucleoid region of the cytoplasm.
3. Name three structures which provide support and protection in a eukaryotic cell.
1. Cell membrane 2. Cell membrane 3. Cytoskeleton
, Lab 2 Cell Structure and Function BIO201L
EXPERIMENT 1: CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
Introduction Questions
1. What is the difference between the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
-Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes on the surface whereas smooth endoplasmic
2. The reticulum does not have ribosomes. -Rough endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes protein and
transports the protein to the Golgi apparatus while the smooth endoplasmic reticulum produces lipid
and transport it to the cell
3.
Would an animal cell be able to survive without a mitochondria? Why or why not?
Mitochondria are the powerhouse that metabolizes glucose and produces energy ATP is
needed for aerobic respirations therefore, without mitochondria animal cells will not be able to survive.
4. What is the function of a lysosome?
Lysosomes produce enzymes that aid in breaking down or otherwise damaging materials in the
cell.
.
Student Name:
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit):
Lab Report Format Expectations
Utilize college level grammar and professional formatting when completing this worksheet.
Submissions without proper formatting, all required photos or sufficient responses will be rejected.
Pre-lab Questions
1. Identify the major similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Major similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is that both cells contain dna as their
genetic material, vesicles, ribosomes, and vacuoles. Whereas, the differences are prokaryotic
lack the bounding of organelle membranes also, there are cells without a nucleus. Eukaryotic
cells have double nucleus membranes and are bonded together.
.
2. Where is the DNA housed in a prokaryotic cell? Where is it housed in a eukaryotic cell?
The DNA in Eukaryotic cells are housed in the nucleus whereas, the DNA in prokaryotic cells are
housed in the nucleoid region of the cytoplasm.
3. Name three structures which provide support and protection in a eukaryotic cell.
1. Cell membrane 2. Cell membrane 3. Cytoskeleton
, Lab 2 Cell Structure and Function BIO201L
EXPERIMENT 1: CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
Introduction Questions
1. What is the difference between the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
-Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes on the surface whereas smooth endoplasmic
2. The reticulum does not have ribosomes. -Rough endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes protein and
transports the protein to the Golgi apparatus while the smooth endoplasmic reticulum produces lipid
and transport it to the cell
3.
Would an animal cell be able to survive without a mitochondria? Why or why not?
Mitochondria are the powerhouse that metabolizes glucose and produces energy ATP is
needed for aerobic respirations therefore, without mitochondria animal cells will not be able to survive.
4. What is the function of a lysosome?
Lysosomes produce enzymes that aid in breaking down or otherwise damaging materials in the
cell.
.
