2.6 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells Flashcards

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Compare the nucleus of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

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Pk - not present

Ek- present

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Compare the DNA shape of prokaryotes and eukaryotes

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Pk - circular

Ek - linear

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Compare the DNA organisation of prokaryotes and eukaryotes

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Pk - proteins fold and condense DNA

Ek - associates with proteins called histones

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Compare extra chromosomal DNA of Pk and Ek

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Pk - circular DNA called plasmids

Ek - only in some organelles - chloroplasts and mitochondria

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Compare the organelles of PK and EK

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Pk - not membrane-bound

EK - membrane + non membrane bound

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Compare the cell wall material of PK and EK

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Pk - peptidoglycan / murein

Ek - cellulose in plants

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Compare the ribosome sizes of Pk and Ek

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Pk - 70S

Ek - 80S

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Compare the cytoskeleton of EK and PK

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Pk - present

Ek - present but more complex

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Compare the reproduction between Pk and Ek

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Pk - binary fission

Ek - asexual or sexual

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Compare the cell type between Pk and Ek

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Pk - unicellular

Ek - unicellular or multicellular

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Compare the plasma membrane of Pk and Ek

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Pk - present

Ek - present

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