Summary:

  • Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have structures in common.
  • All cells have a plasma membrane, ribosomes, cytoplasm, and DNA.
  • The nucleus is where cells store their DNA, which is the genetic material.
  • Prokaryotes do not have a nucleus.
  • Instead, their DNA floats around inside the cell.
  • Eukaryotes are single-celled (unicellular) organisms.
  • Bacteria and Archaea are the only prokaryote.
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