Prolaryotes vs Eukaryotes Flashcards

1
Q

what is the difference in size
between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

A

• eukaryotes : bigger
10-100 um
• prokaryotes: smaller , O.1 - 10 um

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How does DNA differ between prokarates and eukaryotes?

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-Eukaryotes: linear DNA , Stored in
In nucleus
-Prokaryotes: Circular DNA, no nucleus, free in cytoplasm. (nucleoid)

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3
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How do cell walls differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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-eukaryotes: Plant -cellulose
Fungi - Chitin
-Prokaryotes: peptidoglycan

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How do ribosomes differ
between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Eukaryotes: 80s nbosomes, bigger
Prokaryotes: 70s ribosomes, smaller

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how does site of respiration differ between eukaryotes and prokaryotes ?

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-eukaryotes: mitochondria
-Prokaryotes: on plasma membrane and cytoplasm.

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what do Prokanyotes have that eukaryotes don’t?

A
  • waxy capsule
  • Flagela
  • Pili
  • Plasmid (DNA loops)
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