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What are the key differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Here are the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells:

  • Nucleus: Prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus, meaning their genetic material (DNA) is not enclosed within a membrane and is found in a region called the nucleoid. Eukaryotic cells possess a true nucleus, where their DNA is housed within a double membrane.
  • Membrane-bound Organelles: Prokaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound organelles (e.g., mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus). Eukaryotic cells contain various membrane-bound organelles that perform specialized functions.
  • Size: Prokaryotic cells are generally much smaller, typically ranging from 0.1 to 5 μm\mu m in diameter. Eukaryotic cells are larger, usually ranging from 10 to 100 μm\mu m in diameter.
  • DNA Structure: Prokaryotic DNA is typically a single, circular chromosome located in the cytoplasm. Eukaryotic DNA is linear, organized into multiple chromosomes, and associated with histone proteins within the nucleus.
  • Ribosomes: Both cell types have ribosomes, but prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller (70S70S) compared to eukaryotic ribosomes (80S80S).
  • Cell Division: Prokaryotic cells reproduce asexually primarily through binary fission. Eukaryotic cells divide by mitosis for somatic cells and meiosis for germ cells.
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