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Simple, single-celled organisms lacking in nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They are typically smaller than eukaryotic cells
Simple, single-celled organisms lacking in nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They are typically smaller than eukaryotic cells
Prokaryotic cell
Complex cells with a well-defined nucleus that encloses their genetic material, along with other membrane-bound organelles
Complex cells with a well-defined nucleus that encloses their genetic material, along with other membrane-bound organelles
Eukaryotic cells
Prokaryotes is microscopic, typically _______
Prokaryotes is microscopic, typically _______
1 to 10 micrometers in diameter
Eukaryotes is larger, ranging from ________
Eukaryotes is larger, ranging from ________
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Single, circular chromosomes located in the cytoplasm, not enclosed in a nucleus.
Single, circular chromosomes located in the cytoplasm, not enclosed in a nucleus.
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Multiple linear chromosomes organized into a nucleus, separated from the cytoplasm by a nuclear membrane
Multiple linear chromosomes organized into a nucleus, separated from the cytoplasm by a nuclear membrane
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Control center of the cell, containing DNA and regulating cellular activities.
Control center of the cell, containing DNA and regulating cellular activities.
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Powerhouse of the cell, responsible for energy production through cellular respiration
Powerhouse of the cell, responsible for energy production through cellular respiration
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Found in plant cells, responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy
Found in plant cells, responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy
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Network of membranes involved in protein synthesis, lipid metabolism, and detoxification.
Network of membranes involved in protein synthesis, lipid metabolism, and detoxification.
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Are responsible for protein synthesis, the process translating genetic information into functional proteins.
Are responsible for protein synthesis, the process translating genetic information into functional proteins.
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Are smaller than eukaryotic ribosomes, but both play a crucial role in protein production
Are smaller than eukaryotic ribosomes, but both play a crucial role in protein production
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Is essential for all cellular processes, from structural support to enzymatic activity
Is essential for all cellular processes, from structural support to enzymatic activity
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Reproduce through _____, a simple form of asexual reproduction.
Reproduce through _____, a simple form of asexual reproduction.
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Reproduce through _____, a more complex process involving nuclear division and cytokineses
Reproduce through _____, a more complex process involving nuclear division and cytokineses
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What is the first evolutionary significance and adaptations
What is the first evolutionary significance and adaptations
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First life forms on earth, adapted to diverse environments.
First life forms on earth, adapted to diverse environments.
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Evolved from prokaryotic ancestors, enabling greater complexity and specialization
Evolved from prokaryotic ancestors, enabling greater complexity and specialization
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Understanding cell structure and function is crucial for developing new treatments for diseases
Understanding cell structure and function is crucial for developing new treatments for diseases
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Genetic engineering and other biotechnological applications rely on knowledge of cellular processes.
Genetic engineering and other biotechnological applications rely on knowledge of cellular processes.
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Microbial diversity and their role in ecosystems are essential for understanding environmental processes
Microbial diversity and their role in ecosystems are essential for understanding environmental processes
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A genus eukaryotic
A genus eukaryotic
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A genus of unicellular ciliated protozoa
A genus of unicellular ciliated protozoa
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A genus of unicellular flagellate
A genus of unicellular flagellate
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Found in freshwater, marine, and brackish water
Found in freshwater, marine, and brackish water
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A primary producer, eaten by other organism, and heterotroph
A primary producer, eaten by other organism, and heterotroph
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A genus of rod-shaped, gram-negative bacteria
A genus of rod-shaped, gram-negative bacteria
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Unicellular organism
Unicellular organism
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People get infected by eating contaminated food
People get infected by eating contaminated food
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