Eukaryotes and prokaryotes Flashcards
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What are examples of eukaryotic cells?
Animal and plant cells
What does eukaryotic cells all have?
They all have a cell membrane, cyptoplasm and genetic material (DNA) enclosed in a nucleus.
Where is the genetic material (DNA) found in eukaryotic cells?
They are enclosed in a nucleus.
How do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells in size?
Prokaryotic cells are much smaller.
What is an example of a prokaryotic cell ?
Bacterial cells
Where are the genetic material found in a prokaryotic cell?
The genetic material are not enclosed in a nucleus.They are found in a single DNA loop and there may be one or more small rings of DNA called plasmids.
What does a prokaryotic cell consist of?
They have a cell membrane, cell wall , cyptoplasm and genetic material enclosed in a single DNA loop and one or more small rings of DNA called plasmids.
What are plasmids?
Small rings of DNA in prokaryotic cells.
