Asked by Gloria Quintana on Jun 25, 2024
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Compared with a eukaryotic cell, a prokaryotic cell
A) lacks organelles beyond ribosomes.
B) is larger.
C) does not require energy.
D) is not living.
E) has no method of movement.
Prokaryotic Cell
A simple, single-celled organism without a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria and archaea.
Eukaryotic Cell
A type of cell that contains a nucleus enclosed within membranes, distinguishing it from prokaryotic cells. Eukaryotes include all living organisms except bacteria and archaea.
Ribosomes
are small, spherical complexes of RNA and protein that are the sites of protein synthesis within cells.
- Distinguish between the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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