Prokaryote vs Eukaryote

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples include bacteria and archaea.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples include plant and animal cells.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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The main difference is that eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What type of organisms are typically prokaryotes?

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Bacteria and archaea are typically prokaryotic organisms.

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What type of organisms are typically eukaryotes?

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Plants, animals, fungi, and protists are typically eukaryotic organisms.

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What is a nuclear membrane?

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The nuclear membrane is a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus in eukaryotic cells, separating it from the cytoplasm.

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Can prokaryotic cells have DNA?

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Yes, prokaryotic cells have DNA, but it is not enclosed within a nucleus.

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What is an example of a prokaryotic cell?

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An example of a prokaryotic cell is a bacterium.

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What is an example of a eukaryotic cell?

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An example of a eukaryotic cell is a human skin cell.

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How do you identify a eukaryotic cell under a microscope?

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You can identify a eukaryotic cell by the presence of a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.