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Prokaryotic cells:
- Most primitive, earliest form of life
- Do not have a pre-defined nucleus
- Chromosomes are dispersed in the cytoplasm
- Contain no membrane-bound organelles
- Have circular chromosomes and lack histone proteins
- Most metabolically diverse
- Small - typically 1 - 5 micrometers in diameter
- Have a primitive cytosketetal structures or don't have a cytoskeleton at all
- Smaller (70S) ribosomes
- Don't undergo meiosis but reproduce sexually by the transfer of DNA fragments through conjugation
Eukaryotic cells:
- More complex, evolved organsims
- Contain true nuclei in which chromosomes are compacted as chromatin
- Contain membrane-boundorganelles
- Have linear DNA and contain histone proteins
- Larger - typically 10-100 micrometers in diameter
- Have a complex cytosketeton
- Larger (80S) ribosom
- Reproduce sexually with the use of meiosis
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What is the biggest difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
the basic difference is that prokaryotic cells lack nucleus and nuclear membrane and an eukaryotic cell posses a nucleus and nuclear membrane
What kind of nucleus does a eukaryotic cell have?
The eukaryotic cell has a nucleus that is bound by a membrane. Most of the organelles in this type of cell have membranes. The word itself means eu- new and karyo- means nut (nucleus). Prokaryote are older cells and have no membrane bound organelles. Pro- means before and karyo means nut (nucleus). So "before" the" nut" and "new nut".
What is the difference between eukarya and prokarya?
the difference is when you-carry-a something, you might break it. but when you let a pro-carry-a something, he wont drop it.
What does a cell membran do in a plant cell?
it pro tects it
How do you tell if it is prokaryotic or uekaryotic?
There are numerous unicellular organisms in the biosphere. In which some of them are prokaryotes and some of them are eukaryotes. It can be differentiated based on the nucleus. If the nucleus is surrounded by nuclear membrane, such organisms are called eukaryotes (Eu=True; Karyon=Nucleus). Whereas, if the nucleus (genetic material like DNA) is not surrounded by the nuclear membrane is called prokaryotes (Pro=primitive; Karyon= Nucleus)
What is the biggest difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
the basic difference is that prokaryotic cells lack nucleus and nuclear membrane and an eukaryotic cell posses a nucleus and nuclear membrane
Eukaryotic or pro karaokes are one called organisms without organelles?
Prokaryotes are the one cell organisms without organelles.
What are the similarities and differences between eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell?
A prokaryotic cell has no internal membrane while the eukaryotic cell does. In a pro- cell, all of the organelles are together with no separation but with a eu- cell each organelle is separated in its own membrane. Think of it like this in a corny way: Pro = No. Eu= do Sorry, I can't think of any synonym to "yes" that rhymes with "eu." But, if you memorize Pro = No, than you'll have to remember that the eu- cell DOES have an internal membrane.
What is the difference between pro and con euthanais?
the difference between a pro and a con is that a pro is the good thing and a con is the bad thing about htte problem.
What is a prokayote cell?
a prokaryotic cell is a cell that has no nulcleus (as pro means before and karyon mean nucleus), it has no membrane bound organelles and is simple in structure and has 70s ribosomal units
What is the difference between a program and a procces?
the letters after pro
What is the difference between a stihl 026 and a stihl 026 pro?
the 026 pro is a newer version
What is the difference between pro 20 cricket and the odi?
Yanga
Difference between corby pro and corby plus?
pro has bigger memory and 3 mp camera.
What is the difference between an mbox 2 and an mbox 2 pro?
Mbox 2 Pro has more inputs.
What is between pro Viagra and Viagra?
The only difference between pro and regular pills is that Viagra Professional comes in the form of sublingual tablets.
What is the difference between amateur and pro sport?
amateur is a better category
