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There are many different types of cells.

For example, there are blood cells, skin


cells, bone cells, and even bacteria in everyone.
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are two main types of cells that exist in living
organisms. Here are some differences between the two:

Prokaryotic Cells (Greek: pro-before;karyon-nucleus):

Prokaryotic cells are simple in structure compared to eukaryotic cells.


They lack of a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles (eg:
mitochondria,lysosomes).
The genetic material is present in a single, circular chromosome in the
cytoplasm.
cell division usually fission and no mitosis.
They are typically smaller in size than eukaryotic cells.Size generally 1-10
micron miter.
They are found in bacteria and archaea.

Eukaryotic Cells (Greek: eu-true;karyon-nucleus):

Eukaryotic cells are more complex in structure compared to prokaryotic cells.


They have a true nucleus, which is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the
genetic material.
They also have other membrane-bound organelles, such as mitochondria,
endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes.
cell division mitosis.
They are typically larger in size than prokaryotic cells.Size generally 10-100
micron miter.
They are found in animals, plants, fungi, and protists.

Both types of cells have a plasma membrane that encloses the cytoplasm and
regulates the flow of materials in and out of the cell. They also have ribosomes,
which are responsible for protein synthesis. However, eukaryotic ribosomes are
larger and more complex than prokaryotic ribosomes.
In summary, while both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells share some similarities,
they differ in many ways, including their structure, size, and complexity.

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