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Who differentiated prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Huxley
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Linnaeus
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Whittaker
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Dougherty
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Solution

The correct option is C Dougherty
  • Dougherty in the year 1957 suggested that there exist fundamental differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
  • A eukaryotic cell consists of membrane-bound organelles and nucleus with its envelope-pore membrane complex whereas, they are absent in a prokaryotic cell.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Dougherty'.

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