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What is prokaryote and eukaryote?


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Prokaryote

  1. Organisms without a nucleus and some other organelles are called prokaryotes.
  2. Bacteria and archaea are two kinds of prokaryotes, each with its own evolutionary lineage, according to scientists.
  3. The majority of prokaryotes are single-celled, tiny organisms with a basic structure.

Eukaryote

  1. In their cells, eukaryotes have a nucleus and several membrane-bound organelles.
  2. Mammals, plants, fungi, and protists, as well as the bulk of algae, are all eukaryotic animals.
  3. Microorganisms that are multicellular or single-celled are known as eukaryotes.

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