Prokaryote Eukaryote

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What is a defining feature of eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus.

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What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells contain them.

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What type of cell is bacteria classified as?

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Bacteria are classified as prokaryotic cells.

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Which type of cell is generally more complex, prokaryote or eukaryote?

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Eukaryote.

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What is the smallest unit of a living organism?

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Cells.

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Name a common characteristic of all prokaryotic cells.

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

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What organelles are found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

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Membrane-bound organelles such as the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and mitochondria.

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What is the genetic material in prokaryotic cells?

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The genetic material in prokaryotic cells is typically a single circular DNA molecule.

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How do eukaryotic cells reproduce?

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Eukaryotic cells reproduce through mitosis or meiosis.

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What is the size comparison between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells.