SBU1013 World of Cell                                                         Semester 1, 2016/2017
TUTORIAL 2: CELLS (25 MARKS)
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Part A: Prokaryotic cells
1. Name the two domains for prokaryotes.                                                  [2 marks]
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2. Where can prokaryote be found?                                                         [1 marks]
3. Describe three structures of prokaryotic cells.                                         [3 marks]
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4. State four main components shared by all of prokaryotic cells?                         [4 marks]
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  Part B: Bacterial Cells
  1.    Based on diagram above, name the three basic bacterial shapes.                      [3 marks]
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  2. The diagram above shows the structures of bacteria (prokaryotic cell).
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   Write the name of each part labeled A, B, C, D, E, F and G of the bacterial cell. Match each part with its
   function.                                                                                      [7 marks]
      Label            Part                                                     Function
          A                                                    Moves the cell
          B                                                    Site of protein synthesis
          C                                                    Regulates movement of materials into
                                                               and out of the cell
          D                                                    Carries genetic information // Location
                                                               of the cell’s DNA (genetic material)
          E                                                    Protects the cell and assists in
                                                               attaching the cell to other surface
          F                                                    Assist the cell in attaching to other
                                                               surface (cell-to-cell contact), which is
                                                               involved in reproduction and genetic
                                                               recombination.
          G                                                    Protect the cell, give shape to the cell,
                                                               and to classify bacteria
Part C: Viruses
Listed are some features of microorganisms. Indicate with a ‘Yes’ or’ No” if such statement are found in the
viruses.                                                                                          [5 marks]
    No.                                 Characteristic                                  Yes /No
     1.   Considered the only living organisms.
     2.   Do not have a cellular structure.
     3.   Genetic material made of one strand (DNA or RNA)
     4.   Genetic material enclosed in a plasma membrane
     5.   Do not own metabolism
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