According to the modern cell theory, what is a fundamental characteristic of all living things?

All living things are made of one or more cells.

Describe the arrangement of DNA in a prokaryotic cell.

DNA is not contained within a nucleus and appears as a 'messy' region in the cytoplasm.

Name: Cell Theory and Types of Cells
Author: Insta~Lesson

9th Grade · Science · 55 min

I can describe the cell theory and explain the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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According to modern cell theory, all living things are made of one or more cells.
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Prokaryotes such as bacteria and archaea are always unicellular, while eukaryotes such as animals and plants can be multicellular.
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Eukaryotic cells do have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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