Cell Biology 1.2

Question 1

binary fission

Answer 1

the process in which prokaryotic cells divide.

1) dna is replicated
2) the cell elongates . each cell has a copy of the dna
3) the cell divides
4) 2 identical cells are formed.

Question 2

prokaryotes vs eukaryotes

Answer 2

p: no nucleus, smaller ribosomes (70s), not compartmentalized
e: have nucleus, larger ribosomes (80s), compartmentalized .

they both have DNA, plasma membrane and cytoplasm.