prokaryote vs eukaryote Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what is a prokaryote?
A
cells that have no membrane bound organelles.
they dont have a nucleus.
2
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a prokaryote is …cellular
A
unicellular
3
Q
what 4 main structures are present in prokaryotes?
A
cell membrane
cytoplasm
ribosome
genetic material
4
Q
what are SOME structures present in prokaryotes?
A
capsule
flagella
cell wall
pili
5
Q
what is a eukaryote?
A
cells that have membrane bound organelles. they DO have a nucleus that protects their DNA.
multiple biochemical processes occur in one cell because of multiple organelles.
6
Q
all multicellular organisms are…
A
eukaryotes
7
Q
what are some unicellular eukaryotes?
A
amoeba
paramecium
euglena
8
Q
what organism is usually
0.1 - 5 um in length
A
prokaryotes
9
Q
what organism is usually 10-100 um?
A
eukaryotes
