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Comparison prokaryotes and eukaryotes Cell
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Comparison of Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
| Feature | Eukaryotic Cell | Prokaryotic Cell |
|---|---|---|
| Nucleus | Present; membrane-bound | Absent; nucleoid region |
| Membrane-bound Organelles | Present (e.g., mitochondria, Golgi apparatus) | Absent |
| Size | Generally larger (10-100 micrometers) | Generally smaller (1-5 micrometers) |
| Genetic Material | Linear DNA organized into chromosomes | Circular DNA, no histones |
| Ribosomes | 80S (larger); both cytoplasmic and membrane-bound | 70S (smaller); only cytoplasmic |
| Cell Division | Mitosis or meiosis | Binary fission |
| Cell Wall | Present in some (e.g., plants, fungi) | Present in most (e.g., peptidoglycan in bacteria) |
| Flagella | Complex structure; composed of microtubules | Simple structure; composed of flagellin protein |
| Examples | Animals, plants, fungi, protists | Bacteria, archaea |