1.3 Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

Question	Answer
what are eukaryotic cells?	cells from Eukaryota that have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and genetic material enclosed in a nucleus
what are prokaryotes?	→ are from prokaryotic organisms → surrounded by a cell membrane and a cell wall that does not contain cellulose → the genetic material is a DNA loop that is free in the cytoplasm, not enclosed in the nucleus → sometimes there are plasmids; rings of DNA
what are the structures that could be present in prokaryotes	slime capsule → protective, around cell wall plasmids → rings of DNA flagella → long protein strands that lash out, help the bacteria move
most bacteria are _____ to other organisms and many are very ____ ! however, some are harmful, able to cause ____ in ___, ____. and _____. they can also _______ and destroy stored food	most bacteria are harmless to other organisms and many are very useful ! however, some are harmful, able to cause disease in humans, animals and plants, and some can also decompose and destroy stored food.
are eukaryotic cells bigger or prokaryotic cells?	eukaryotic, from 10→100 times bigger.

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