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Differences between prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells

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1 Differences between prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells

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3 Prokaryotic cells Prokaryotes have no membrane bound organelles such as a nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, golgi apparatus, or endoplasmic reticulum. only membrane in prokaryotic cells is the plasma membrane, which is the outer boundary Prokaryotes are most always single celled, except when they exist in colonies reproduce by binary fission, duplicating their genetic material and then splitting to form two daughter cells identical to the parent. have few internal structures that are distinguishable under a microscope

4 Eukaryotic cells More complex than prokaryotic cells
Most eukaryotic cells also have membrane bound organelles such as mitochondria, chloroplasts and the Golgi apparatus. All species of large complex organisms are eukaryotes, including animals, plants and fungi Cell division in eukaryotes involves separating the duplicated chromosomes, through movements directed by microtubules.

5 Role & function of organelles
organelles such as the mitochondrion or chloroplast perform metabolic functions and energy conversion. Other organelles like intracellular filaments provide structural support and cellular motility(ability to move spontaneously and independently.) -Nucleus: control centre -Ribosome: protein synthesis -Endoplasmic Reticulum: protein synthesis -Golgi Apparatus: packages proteins -Mitochondria: generates energy -Peroxisomes: breakdown fatty acids -Lysosome: digest molecules -Membrane(maybe an organelle): controls what enters and exits the cell

6 Differences between the two
The most noticeable feature that differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotes is the presence of a nucleus.

7 Comparing the two Feature Eukaryotic cell Prokaryotic cell
specialization Can specialize for certain functions, such as absorbing nutrients from food or transmitting nerve impulses, Usually exist as single, virtually identical cells size Most animal cells are 10–30 micrometers across; most plant cells are 10–100 micrometers across Most are 1–10 micrometers across Nucleus Contain a nucleus and many other organelles, each surrounded by a membrane Lack a nucleus and other membrane-encased organelles Sexual system Complete nuclear fusion between gametes, with equal contributions from both genomes Unidirectional transfer of genes from donor to recipient spindle Present temporarily during mitosis and meiosis absent respiration Most forms are aerobic, few are anaerobic Simple chromatophores(pigment-containing and light-reflecting cells ) types of organism Found in complex organisms, including all plants and animals Found in simple organisms, including bacteria


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