Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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The presence of a nucleus; prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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What type of cells are plant and animal cells classified as?

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Eukaryotic cells.

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Which cellular structure is found only in eukaryotic cells?

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Nucleus.

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What type of cell is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?

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Prokaryote.

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What is a prokaryote?

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A single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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Name two examples of prokaryotic organisms.

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Bacteria and Archaea.

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What are membrane-bound organelles?

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Structures within eukaryotic cells that are enclosed by membranes, such as mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the size difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller (0.1 to 5.0 micrometers) compared to eukaryotic cells (10 to 100 micrometers).

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What is the genetic material in prokaryotic cells?

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Circular DNA located in the nucleoid region.

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How do prokaryotic cells reproduce?

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Asexually through binary fission.