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Prokaryotic Vs. Eukaryotic
Differentiate the two cells
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
02/04/2009

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Circular strand of DNA is NOT enclosed by a membrane
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Prokaryote
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No organelles
Definition
Prokaryote
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Linear chromosomes enclosed in nuclear membrane
Definition
Eukaryote
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Cell walls don't contain peptidoglycan, but are usually cellulose (plant/algae) or chitin (fungi)
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Eukaryote
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Ribosomal subunits are 30S and 50S
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Prokaryote
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Their DNA is NOT associated with histone proteins
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Prokaryote
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Have many specialized organelles within the cell
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Eukaryote
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Cell walls contain peptidoglycan (in most cases)
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Prokaryote
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Reproduce by MITOSIS (asexually) or MEIOSIS (sexual reproduction involving gametes)
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Eukaryote
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Larger ribosomal subunits are 40S and 60S
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Eukaryote
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DNA associated with histone proteins
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Eukaryote
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Reproduce through binary fission
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Prokaryote
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What does the term Prokaryote mean?
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Pre-kernel (or nut), this is to indicate the lack of a true nucleus in prokaryotes
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What does the term Eukaryote mean?
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True kernel. Referring to the true nucleus of the eukaryote
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