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Prokaryotes don't have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. They have a nucleoid which houses their genetic material, but they lack an internal membrane system. Eukaryotes are approximately ten times the size of prokaryotes
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∙ 9y agoProkaryotes do not have a true nucleus..this means that they do not have a distinct area where all of their genetic information is stored carefully with a membrane (nuclear envelope) to regulate the entrance and exit of material into and out of the nucleus...
In fact, they have no membrane bound organelles at all...so they don't have chloroplasts, mitochondria or any of the organelles involved in protein synthesis (such as the Golgi apparatus or the Endoplasmic reticulum) and photosynthesis this means they do not have the ability to fight in environments which are harsh ...
The DNA of prokaryotes is in the form of a single loop which is sometimes called a circular chromosome, unlike the linear chromosomes of eukaryotes.
Since prokaryotes have no mitochondria, their ATP production/respiration happens in specialised regions in the cell surface membranes called mesosomes.
Prokaryotic cells can also have cell walls but unlike plant cells they are not made of cellulose, instead they are made of peptidoglycan/murein...
Some prokaryotic cells have flagella...they function like eukaryotic flagella but have a different and more complex internal structure.
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Are archeobacteria prokaryotes?
Yes, archobacteria are prokaryotes.
What is another word for prokaryotes?
Bacteria is also known as prokaryotes Bacteria is also known as prokaryotes
Are prokaryotes unicellular?
Not all prokaryotes are unicellular. A few prokaryotes such as myxobacteria have multicellular stages in their life cycles.
What are two distinguishing characteristics of prokaryotes?
Eubacteria - These are the "true bacteria" They are the most common and can be found under normal earth conditions. Ex = e.coli, m. luteus Archaebacteria - These are the "extreme" bacteria. They inhabit extreme earth conditions such as high heat, salt, etc. Ex = thermophiles, methanogens
Cells are grouped into?
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
What characteristics do Monera and Prokaryocytes share?
Prokaryotes are part of the Monera kingdom. They have the same characteristics.
What is a characteristics prokaryotic?
Prokaryotes do not have a membrane-bound nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.
Does a eurokaryote have a nucleus?
Yes, eukaryotes have a nucleus. On the other hand, prokaryotes do not have a nucleus. Eukaryotes also have numerous other characteristics not found in prokaryotes, the nucleus is simply the most well known.
Do Prokaryotes have Prokaryotes?
yes prokaryotes have prokaryotes
What are characteristics of archaebacteria?
Archaebacteria are unicellular prokaryotes that are the oldest living organisms on Earth. Some characteristics include survival in oxygen-free environments, being extremophiles and reproduction is asexual.
What are the characteristics of bacteria?
Characteristics of bacteria are prokaryotes, meaning they do not have membrane bound organelles, peptidoglycan cell wall, and asexual reproduction, meaning they only need themselves to multiply.
Why is protein synthesis different in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
In prokaryotes, DNA is stored in the cytoplasm. also prokaryotes have no nucleus In prokaryotes, transcription and translation happen at the same time.
Are archeobacteria prokaryotes?
Yes, archobacteria are prokaryotes.
What living organisms are prokaryotes?
Bacterium are prokaryotes
What kinds of organisms are prokaryotes?
Prokaryotes are bacteria.
Are prokaryotes living organisms?
Bacterium are prokaryotes
Do not have a nucleus?
Prokaryotes have no distinct nucleus.
