Overview
Prokaryotes and eukaryotes are the two main types of cells that make up all living organisms. Prokaryotes are simpler, single-celled organisms without a nucleus, while eukaryotes have a more complex structure with a nucleus and organelles. Understanding these differences is crucial for studying biol...
Key Terms
Example: Bacteria are prokaryotes.
Example: Humans are eukaryotes.
Example: Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have cell membranes.
Example: Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.
Example: Bacteria reproduce by binary fission.
Example: Eukaryotes have multiple chromosomes.
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The fundamental theory that all living organisms are composed of cells.
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