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How is a prokaryotic cell different from a eukaryotic cell?

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Differences between Prokaryotic cell and Eukaryotic cell

S.No.Prokaryotic cellEukaryotic cell
1.It is generally smaller(1-10 micrometre) in sizeIt is comparatively larger(5-100 micrometre) in size.
2.It lacks a well organised nucleus as its nuclear membrane.It contains a well organized nucleus as its nuclear material is surrounded by a nuclear membrane.
3.It has a single chromosomeIt has more the one chromosome.
4.Nucleolus is absentNucleolus is present.
5.It lacks membrane bound cell organelles.It possess membrane-bound cell organelles.
6.Cell division occurs by fission or budding. Mitotic and meiotic divisions are absent.Cell division takes places by mitosis and meiosis.
7.Ribosomes are smallerRibosomes are larger.



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