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What is a eukaryotic cell?
A cell that contains membrane-bound compartments in which specific metabolic activities take
place.
Info about the eukaryotic cell…
Eukaryotic organisms also have other specialized, membrane-bounded structures, called
organelles, which are small structures within cells that perform dedicated functions. All
eukaryotic cells have a number of features in common. The eukaryotic cell includes the nucleus,
cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, ribosomes,
cytoskeleton, centriole.
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What is a prokaryotic cell?
Cells that lack a membrane-bound nucleus are called. These cells have few internal structures
that are distinguishable under a microscope.
Info about the prokaryotic cell….
On the outside they have a strong cell wall. At the center of the prokaryote is the nuclear region, but
not separated from the rest of the cell by a membrane. This contains the DNA of the prokaryote,
which is a long strand with its ends fixed together. The prokaryotic cell contains the capsule, cell
wall, plasma membrane, DNA, flagella and the ribosomes.
3 Differences and in Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
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Prokaryotic cells don't have a membrane-bound nucleus and instead of having
chromosomal DNA.
Their genetic information is in a circular loop called a plasmid.
Prokaryotic cells feature three major shapes: rod shaped, spherical, and spiral. Instead
of going through elaborate replication processes like eukaryotes.
3 Similarities in Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
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Both have cell walls, Cytoplasm, Cytoskeleton.
Both cells require a supply of energy.
They are both covered by a cell membrane and contain RNA.
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Plant Cells
The Plant cell is a Eukaryotic cell.
 Structures:
 Nucleus- The powerhouse of a cell
 Nucleolus- It is a non-membrane bound structure composed of proteins and
nucleic acids found within the nucleus.
 Cytosol- Is the liquid found inside cells that is separated into compartments by
membranes.
 Centrosome- An organelle that serves as the main microtubule organizing
center
 Centriole- A barrel-shaped cell structure found in most animal eukaryotic cells,
though it is absent in higher plants and most fungi.
 Golgi Body- Is an organelle found in most eukaryotic cells.
 Lysosome- Cellular organelles that contain acid hydrolase enzymes to break
down waste materials and cellular debris.
 Peroxisome- Organelles found in virtually all eukaryotic cells.
 Secretory Vesicle- Membrane bounded vesicle derived from the Golgi
apparatus and containing material that is to be released from the cell.
 Cell Membrane- A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells
from the outside environment.
 Mitochondrion- A membrane-enclosed organelle found in most eukaryotic cells.
 Vacuole- A membrane-bound organelle which is present in all plant and fungal
cells and some protist, animal and bacterial cells.
 Cell Wall- The tough, usually flexible but sometimes fairly rigid layer that
surrounds some types of cells.
 Chloroplasts- Organelles found in plant cells and other eukaryotic organisms
that conduct photosynthesis.
 Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum- Found in a variety of cell types and it
serves different functions in each.
 Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum- The portion of the endoplasmic reticulum
studded with ribosome that manufactures and transports proteins destined for
membranes and secretion.
 Ribosome- They are the protein-synthesizing machines of the cell. They
translate the information encoded in messenger RNA into a polypeptide.
 Cytoskeleton- a cellular “skeleton” contained within a cell's cytoplasm and is
made out of protein.
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