Name two structures that are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

DNA, ribosomes, cytoplasm, and cell membrane are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells regarding their DNA?

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus to contain their DNA, while eukaryotic cells do.

Grade 7th Grade · Science · 40 min

I can determine if all things are made of cells.

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Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells (Updated)

3 key concepts

1
Prokaryotes include organisms in the domains bacteria and archaea, while eukaryotes are in the domain Eukarya.
2
Prokaryotic cells do NOT have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.
3
Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have DNA, ribosomes, cytoplasm, and a cell membrane.

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“According to modern cell theory, are non-living things like rocks and plastic made of cells? Explain why or why not.”

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