Prokaryote vs Eukaryote Flashcards
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What is the Difference?
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Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane, along with other membrane bound organelles, such as mitochondria and chloroplasts
Prokaryotic cells have no nucleus and membrane bound organelles. They are considered to be more simple.
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What is a membrane bound organelle?
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A membrane-bound organelle is a specialized cell structure enclosed by a lipid membrane, separating its contents from the cytoplasm. This allows the organelle to maintain a distinct internal environment and perform essential functions for the cell’s survival and proper functioning.
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The main forms of prokaryotic organisms are…
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…bacteria