The Microbial World - Structure and Activities of Microbial Cells

2 important questions on The Microbial World - Structure and Activities of Microbial Cells

What processes are universal to all types of cells?

  • Metabolism
  • Growth
  • Evolution

What structures can be used to distinguish between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?

Prokaryotes have the following characteristics:
  • No membrane-enclosed organelles
  • No nucleus, but a nucleoid
  • Generally smaller than eukaryotic cells
  • Often contain plasmids

Eukaryotes have the following characteristics:
  • DNA enclosed in a membrane-bound nucleus
  • Cells are generally larger and more complex
  • Contain various organelles

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