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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle is absent in prokaryotic cells?
Which organelle is absent in prokaryotic cells?
What is the size range of prokaryotic cells?
What is the size range of prokaryotic cells?
What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the smallest unit of an organism that can perform all essential functions of life?
What is the smallest unit of an organism that can perform all essential functions of life?
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Which type of cells can exist as independent entities or in multicellular organisms as symbionts?
Which type of cells can exist as independent entities or in multicellular organisms as symbionts?
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What does the genetic material of a eukaryotic cell contain?
What does the genetic material of a eukaryotic cell contain?
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What is the main function of chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells?
What is the main function of chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells?
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What type of organisms are eukaryotes?
What type of organisms are eukaryotes?
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What is the size range of eukaryotic cells?
What is the size range of eukaryotic cells?
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Study Notes
Introduction
A cell is the basic unit of life, and all living organisms are made up of one or more cells. The cell is the smallest unit of an organism that can perform all the essential functions of life, such as taking in nutrients, converting them into energy, growing, and reproducing. There are two main types of cells: prokaryotic and eukaryotic, which differ in their organization, complexity, and size.
Cell Structure
Prokaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic cells lack a defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They are smaller in size, typically measuring 0.2 to 3 micrometers in length. Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that can exist either as independent entities or in multicellular organisms as symbionts. Prokaryotic cells have a simple structure, with a single circular chromosome and no membrane-bound organelles, such as a mitochondrion or a chloroplast.
Eukaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. They are larger in size, typically measuring 10 micrometers or more in length. Eukaryotes are multicellular organisms, and their cells are more complex and specialized than prokaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, which contains the genetic material, and various organelles that perform specific functions, such as mitochondria for energy production, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and lysosomes for breaking down waste materials.
Conclusion
In conclusion, cells are the fundamental units of life, and they come in two main types: prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Prokaryotic cells are simpler and smaller, while eukaryotic cells are more complex and larger. Both types of cells have unique structures that enable them to carry out the essential functions of life.
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Test your knowledge of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells with this quiz. Learn about the differences in structure, complexity, and size between these two types of cells, as well as their essential functions in living organisms.
