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Write the difference between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes?


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  1. Eukaryotes have a nucleus that is encircled by the nuclear membrane. Protozoa, fungi, plants, as well as animals all, have eukaryotic cells.
  2. Prokaryotes seem to be the oldest single-celled microorganisms on the planet. Photosynthetic prokaryotes include cyanobacteria, which perform photosynthesis.

Difference between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes:

Prokaryotes Eukaryotes
The majority of prokaryotes are single-celled.The majority of eukaryotes have multiple cells.
Due to the lack of a nuclear membrane, the nucleus is loosely defined.A nuclear membrane surrounds the nucleus, which is well-defined.
Plastids, cellular organelles, Golgi bodies, and other cell organelles are missing.There are plastids, mitochondria, Golgi bodies, and other cell organelles are present.
The nucleolus is absent.There is a nucleolus present.
Example- Bacteria and algae Example- Animal cells and plant cells.


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