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Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes  

1. __________cells have DNA and cytoplasm. 

2. ____________are the more primitive of the two types of cells.

3. ___________________cells contain many membrane bound organelles. 

4. Which kingdoms contain only eukaryotic cells in their organisms? _____________________

5. The ________is the smallest unit of life. 

6. Some prokaryotes form ______that will survive hazards of nature.

7. The ____________is a protective layer of polysaccharides around a prokaryote.

8. The ____________maintains the overall shape of a prokaryotic cell.

9. Your body has about ____________________________. 

10. The major theory to explain the origin of eukaryotes is the ______theory.

11. Which theory tries to explain the origin of endoplasmic reticulum & nuclear membrane?

12. Chlorophyll is found in ______________in plant cells.

13. Some prokaryotes can move by means of one or more _____________________.

14. _______________is a jellylike substance inside both types of cells.

15. ___________have a single circular chromosome.

16. Ribosomes are present in _______________________.

17. The ____________produce energy in eukaryotic cells.

18. Eukaryotes are thought to have evolved about __________years ago.

19. Which theory says that prokaryotes evolved from eukaryotes?

20. The most recent data says that all living things can be divided into ___kingdoms.

21. The circular DNA of mitochondria supports which theory of eukaryote origins?

22. ___are hair-like extensions made of protein allow prokaryotes to attach to other cells. 

23. Eukaryotes are not found in the ____________kingdom.

24. Cocci bacteria are in the shape of _______________.

25. Prokaryotes are theorized to have evolved ______________years ago.

26. ________is another word for the endosymbiosis theory.

27. The ________theory states that organelles evolved gradually in steps.

28. The ____________controls the cell’s activities; contains the DNA.

29. The job of the ____________is to make proteins.

30. The __________________ says that a large prokaryote ‘swallowed’ a smaller prokaryote.

31. The _____________ in prokaryotes is not enclosed within a membrane.

32. _______________ cells have a nucleoid. 

33. Endosymbiosis theory attempts to explain the origin of _______in plant cells.

34. ____________are storage structures found in plant cells.


Be able to describe the Endosymbiosis Theory in words and pictures.  Also, describe the evidence supporting it and possible problems.  You should be able to summarize all of the other theories and state your opinion of them.