Cell Structure And Function Answer

UMUC Biology 102/103 Lab 3 Cell Structure and Function INSTRUCTIONS On your own and without assistance, complete this Lab 3 Answer Sheet electronically and submit it via the Assignments Folder by the date listed in the Course Schedule (under Syllabus). To conduct your laboratory exercises, use the Laboratory Manual located under Course Content. Read the introduction and the directions for each exercise/experiment carefully before completing the exercises/experiments and answering the questions. Save your Lab 3 Answer Sheet in the following format LastName_Lab3 (e.g., Smith_Lab3). You should submit your document as a Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf) file for best compatibility. Pre-Lab Questions Identify three major similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Differences The differences in cellular structure of prokaryotes and eukaryotes include the presence of mitochondria and chloroplasts, the cell wall, and the structure of HYPERLINK http//www.diffen.com/difference/Chromatin_vs_Chromosome o Chromatin vs Chromosome chromosomal HYPERLINK http//www.diffen.com/difference/DNA_vs_RNA o DNA vs RNA DNA. Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, such as the nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not. Eukaryotic cells contain microtubules and Prokaryotic cells do not. Similarities Prokaryotes and eukaryotes cells contain ribosomes, cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Where is the DNA housed in a prokaryotic cell Where is