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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A type of cell that lacks a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A type of cell that has a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles

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What is a nucleoid?

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It is an unbound region where the prokaryotic cell’s DNA is located.

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What are the basic features of all cells?

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All cells contain chromosomes, have ribosomes, have a plasma membrane, & have cytosol inside.

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What is a nucleus?

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It is an organelle of a eukaryotic cell that contains the genetic material.

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What is a cytosol?

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It is a semifluid, jellylike substance in which subcellular components are suspended.

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Which is larger: eukaryotic cells or prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are generally much larger than prokaryotic cells.

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What two domains have prokaryotic cells?

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Domain Archaea and Bacteria

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What domain has eukaryotic cells?

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Domain Eukarya

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What is cytoplasm?

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It is the interior of the cell. In prokaryotic cells, cytoplasm is bounded by the plasma membrane. In eukaryotic cells, it is bounded by the plasma membrane and nucleus.

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What is a plasma membrane?

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A selective barrier that allows passage of enough oxygen, nutrients, and wastes to service the entire cell.

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What structures are in animal cells, but not plant cells?

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Lysosomes, centrosomes, and flagella

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What structures are in plant cells, but not animal cells?

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Chloroplasts, central vacuole, cell wall, plasmodesmata