Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
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Chapter 7, Cell Structure and Function - 7.1 - Life is Cellular - 7.1 Assessment - Page 194: 3b

Answer

Prokaryotes and eukaryotes are both types of cells, but their main difference is that prokaryotes do not have a membrane-bound nucleus, and eukaryotes do have a membrane-bound nucleus.

Work Step by Step

Eukaryotes separate their DNA in their nucleus, therefore having a membrane to keep this separation. Prokaryotes do not keep their genetic material separate, therefore not having a membrane to keep its separation from other cell components.
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