Prokaryote vs Eukaryote

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What is a Prokaryote?

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A Prokaryote is a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

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What is a Eukaryote?

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A Eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes, such as plants, animals, and fungi.

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How many cells do Prokaryotes have?

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Prokaryotes are unicellular, meaning they consist of only one cell.

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What is a key feature of Prokaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; their genetic material is located in a region called the nucleoid.

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What is a key feature of Eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus that contains their genetic material.

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Which organisms are examples of Prokaryotes?

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Bacteria and Archaea are examples of Prokaryotes.

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Which organisms are examples of Eukaryotes?

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Plants, animals, fungi, and protists are examples of Eukaryotes.

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What structure is found in all Prokaryotic cells?

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All Prokaryotic cells have a cell membrane and a cell wall.

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What structure is found in some Eukaryotic cells but not all?

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A cell wall is found in some Eukaryotic cells, such as plant cells, but not in animal cells.

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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) than Eukaryotic cells (10 to 100 micrometers).