Bio 1.1.2 - Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of their general structures (plasma membrane and genetic material) and degree of complexity.
The distinction between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes is considered to be the most important distinction among groups of organisms. Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, such as the nucleus, while Prokaryotic cells do not. Differences in cellular structure of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes include the presence of mitochondria and chloroplasts, the cell wall, and the structure of chromosomal DNA. Prokaryotes were the only form of life on Earth for millions of years until more complicated Eukaryotic cells came into being through the process of evolution.
Prokaryotic Cells
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Eukaryotic Cells
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An educational video providing a summary of the similarities and differences between Prokaryotic cells and Eukaryotic cells.
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