Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes

Front

What is the smallest unit of a living thing?

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Cells are the smallest unit of a living thing.

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What type of cell has a nucleus?

Back

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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Which cell type tends to be smaller?

Back

Prokaryotic cells tend to be smaller than eukaryotic cells.

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What are examples of eukaryotic cells?

Back

Plant and animal cells are examples of eukaryotic cells.

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Which structure is always found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

Back

Ribosomes are always found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

Front

What is a prokaryote?

Back

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

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What is a eukaryote?

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A eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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Do prokaryotic cells have a cell wall?

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Yes, most prokaryotic cells have a cell wall.

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Do eukaryotic cells have a cell wall?

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Some eukaryotic cells, like plant cells, have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.