Name two structures that are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

DNA, ribosomes, cytoplasm, and cell membrane are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells regarding their DNA?

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus to contain their DNA, while eukaryotic cells do.

Name: What is Made of Cells?
Author: Insta~Lesson

7th Grade · Science · 40 min

I can determine if all things are made of cells.

1
Prokaryotes include organisms in the domains bacteria and archaea, while eukaryotes are in the domain Eukarya.
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Prokaryotic cells do NOT have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.
3
Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have DNA, ribosomes, cytoplasm, and a cell membrane.

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