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Eukaryotic cells are much larger than prokaryotic cells. Most prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, contain no nucleus, but instead has a nucleolus which contains its DNA structure. Eukaryotic cells, found in most plants and animals, are much larger in size and do contain a central nucleus, which holds its DNA.
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∙ 11y agoThe largest cell in our body is an oocyte (egg cell), which is extermely big compared to any other cell. It is around 100 micrometers and much larger than most other cells in the body. Some of the smaller ones are single figures and white blood cells can be around 20 micrometers.
So to put a general figure to eukaryotic cells, I think 1-100 micrometers is quoted.
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∙ 14y agoI belive a Eukaryotic cell is 10 micrometers (about 1 milimeter) although it can vary.
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∙ 13y agoAround 10 times bigger. However I have done labs that show that they are from 6-13 times bigger. Hope this helps.
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∙ 13y agoThey vary greatly, but generally between 1micrometer-10micrometers
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∙ 9y agoSize of a eukaryotic cell is 5-100 mm and Size of a prokaryotic cell is 1-10mm.
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∙ 12y agoIt occupies 10% of the total cell volume.
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∙ 9y agoSize of a eukaryotic cell is 5-100 mm.
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How big are prokaryotic cells?
Size of a eukaryotic cell is 5-100 mm and Size of a prokaryotic cell is 1-10mm.
Why can prokaryotic cells be smaller than eukaryotic cells and still carry on all the functions of life?
The process in a eukaryotic cell tends to be more complex, so the organisms tend to be big. However in prokaryotic cells all it needs is respiration and replication to sustain its unicellular body. They are also much smaller because they lack a membrane-bound nucleus and their DNA/RNA is just floating around in the cytoplasm.
Do all living things have a nucleus?
No. Only eukaryotic cells have nuclei. Admittedly, most of what we think of as living is eukaryotic (plants, animals, pretty much anything big enough to see without a microscope...) and therefore has a nucleus. Prokaryotes (bacteria) do not have nuclei.
Where do you find membrane bound organelles?
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Does prokaryotic cells have peroxisomes?
No bacteria do not have.They are only in eukariyotes.
How big are prokaryotic cells?
Size of a eukaryotic cell is 5-100 mm and Size of a prokaryotic cell is 1-10mm.
Why can prokaryotic cells be smaller than eukaryotic cells and still carry on all the functions of life?
The process in a eukaryotic cell tends to be more complex, so the organisms tend to be big. However in prokaryotic cells all it needs is respiration and replication to sustain its unicellular body. They are also much smaller because they lack a membrane-bound nucleus and their DNA/RNA is just floating around in the cytoplasm.
Differences between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells are .?
Eukaryotic cells have a true nucleus, bound by a double membrane. Prokaryotic cells have no nucleus. The purpose of the nucleus is to sequester the DNA-related functions of the big eukaryotic cell into a smaller chamber, for the purpose of increased efficiency. This function is unnecessary for the prokaryotic cell, because its much smaller size means that all materials within the cell are relatively close together. Of course, prokaryotic cells do have DNA and DNA functions. Biologists describe the central region of the cell as its "nucleoid" (-oid=similar or imitating), because it's pretty much where the DNA is located. But note that the nucleoid is essentially an imaginary "structure." There is no physical boundary enclosing the nucleoid.Eukaryotic DNA is linear; prokaryotic DNA is circular (it has no ends).Eukaryotic DNA is complexed with proteins called "histones," and is organized into chromosomes; prokaryotic DNA is "naked," meaning that it has no histones associated with it, and it is not formed into chromosomes. Though many are sloppy about it, the term "chromosome" does not technically apply to anything in a prokaryotic cell. A eukaryotic cell contains a number of chromosomes; a prokaryotic cell contains only one circular DNA molecule and a varied assortment of much smaller circlets of DNA called "plasmids." The smaller, simpler prokaryotic cell requires far fewer genes to operate than the eukaryotic cell.Both cell types have many, many ribosomes, but the ribosomes of the eukaryotic cells are larger and more complex than those of the prokaryotic cell. Ribosomes are made out of a special class of RNA molecules (ribosomal RNA, or rRNA) and a specific collection of different proteins. A eukaryotic ribosome is composed of five kinds of rRNA and about eighty kinds of proteins. Prokaryotic ribosomes are composed of only three kinds of rRNA and about fifty kinds of protein.The cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells is filled with a large, complex collection of organelles, many of them enclosed in their own membranes; the prokaryotic cell contains no membrane-bound organelles which are independent of the plasma membrane. This is a very significant difference, and the source of the vast majority of the greater complexity of the eukaryotic Cell. There is much more space within a eukaryotic cell than within a prokaryotic cell, and many of these structures, like the nucleus, increase the efficiency of functions by confining them within smaller spaces within the huge Cell, or with communication and movement within the Cell.Eukaryotic Cells are the largest Cells, while prokaryotic Cells are smaller than eukaryotic Cells. A eukaryotic Cell is about 10 times bigger than a prokaryotic Cell.Eukaryotic Cells have a bi-lipid-layer plasma membrane and an exterior glyco-callyx Cell Coat; prokaryotic Cells have a bi-lipid-layer plasma membrane and an exterior mostly cellulosic Cell Wall.A List:Prokaryotic cells:Most primitive, earliest form of lifeDo not have a pre-defined nucleusChromosomes are dispersed in the cytoplasmContain no membrane-bound organellesHave circular chromosomes and lack histone proteinsMost metabolically diverseSmall - typically 0.2-2.0 micrometers in diameterHave a primitive cytosketetal structures or don't have a cytoskeleton at allSmaller (70S) ribosomesDon't undergo meiosis but reproduce sexually by the transfer of DNA fragments through conjugationEukaryotic cells:More complex, evolved organsimsContain true nuclei in which chromosomes are compacted as chromatinContain membrane-bound organellesHave linear DNA and contain histone proteinsLarger - typically 10-100 micrometers in diameterHave a complex cytosketetonLarger (80S) ribosomReproduce sexually with the use of meiosis
What are the differences between prokaryotic cells and eukaryote cells?
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Do all living things have a nucleus?
No. Only eukaryotic cells have nuclei. Admittedly, most of what we think of as living is eukaryotic (plants, animals, pretty much anything big enough to see without a microscope...) and therefore has a nucleus. Prokaryotes (bacteria) do not have nuclei.
Do prokaryotes contain ribosomes?
Not gurranteed BUT prokaryotic cells are almost as big as a eukaryotic cells, so i think eukaryotic!Prokariyotes have 70s ribosomes.Eukariyotic cells got 80s ribosmes. This is a measure of size
Where do you find membrane bound organelles?
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What is a kingdom in biology?
There are 5 kingdoms (kingdoms is the way of classifing organisms) 1. kingdom Monera (bateria and other single prokaryotic cells) 2. kingdom Protista (microscopic organisms made of 1 or more eukaryotic cells) 3.kingdom Fungi (fungi (of course) made of eukaryotic cells and eats deadorganisms) 4. Kingdom Plantae (all plants which are made of many eukaryotic cells) 5. kingdom Animalia (all animals and people many many eukaryotic cells we humans are made of about 100 trillion!) Being in Kingdom Animalia does NOT mean we are animals though we are just made of the same cells! Hope this helps!
Does prokaryotic cells have peroxisomes?
No bacteria do not have.They are only in eukariyotes.
When is a cell prokaryotic?
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Is a a large cell?
The largest cell in our body is an oocyte (egg cell), which is extermely big compared to any other cell. It is around 100 micrometers and much larger than most other cells in the body. Some of the smaller ones are single figures and white blood cells can be around 20 micrometers. So to put a general figure to eukaryotic cells, I think 1-100 micrometers is quoted.
Do plant cells have several small vacuoles?
No plant cells have only one vacuoles. But in plant cells unlike animal cells they have very big (compared to their other organs) vacuoles were as animal cells have many small vacuoles.
