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Differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and prokaryotic cells do not. Eukaryotes have more than one chromosone, prokaryotes have only one.
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Difference between plant and animal cells
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Plant cells have a cell wall, animal cells do not.
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Function of cells
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The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.
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Nucleus
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Holds DNA, which code for proteins
Found in eukaryotic cells |
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Ribosome
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Makes proteins from codes held by nucleus or chromosomes
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Mitochondria
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Performs cellular respiration
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> C6H2O + 6CO2 + ATP Produces ATP, cell's usable form of energy, from food an organism makes or eats Found in eukaryotic cells |
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Chloroplasts
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Performs photosynthesis
6H2O + 6CO2 -> C6H12O6 + 6O2 Found in cells of eukaryotic producers |
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Cell Wall
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Outside of membrane
Offers protection, strength and structure Found in plants, algae, fungi; prokaryotes NOT FOUND IN ANIMAL CELLS |
