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Eukaryotic Cells
GCSE
A-level
cytoplasm
cell
membrane
amyloplast
cell membrane
cytoplasm
lysosome
rough ER
vacuole
smooth ER
nucleus
rough ER
nucleolus
nucleus
nucleolus
smooth ER
nuclear
membrane
nuclear
membrane
ribosomes
vacuole
chloroplast
Golgi body
mitochondria
Golgi
body
ribosomes
mitochondria
Plant cell
Animal cell
Plant and animal cells contain large ribosomes. These are free in the cytoplasm or
attached to ER.
Plant cells also have chloroplasts, a permanent central vacuole and a cellulose cell wall.
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Eukaryotic Cells
Task
Complete the table below by placing a tick () if the feature is present or a cross () if it is
absent. You will need to have worked through Topic Builder 16 before attempting this task.
Feature
E. coli
Palisade cell
Liver cell
Plasma membrane
Topic Builders
Cell wall
Nucleus
Ribosomes
Golgi body/
apparatus
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Permanent vacuole
Ring of DNA
Questions
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Taking it Further
Make more detailed notes about eukaryotic cells and any key features found in these cells.
The questions below can help you to structure and organise your notes. Use your course text
book to add further information.
What are eukaryotic cells?
List two main features of eukaryotic cells.
What similarities and differences exist between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
What type of ribosomes are found in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Do all animal cells have a nucleus?
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