5 Questions
What is the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms?
Cell
What does the term 'prokaryote' literally mean?
Before having a nucleus
What is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
They are simpler and smaller than eukaryotic cells
How do prokaryotic cells reproduce?
Through binary fission
Examples of prokaryotes include:
Bacteria and Archaea
Study Notes
Cell Characteristics
- The cell is the fundamental unit of all living organisms, serving as the basic structural, functional, and biological unit.
Cell Types
- There are two primary types of cells: prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
Prokaryotic Cells
- Lack a nucleus, and their genetic material (DNA) is found in a nuclear area within the cell.
- Are smaller and simpler in structure compared to eukaryotic cells.
- Do not possess membrane-bound cell organelles, such as a nucleus.
- Reproduce through binary fission.
- Examples include bacteria and Archaea.
Learn about the basic unit of life, cell structure, and the two main types of cells: prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Discover their characteristics and differences.
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