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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the differences in prokaryotic and eukaryotic?

OpenStudy (shaik0124):

The most fundamental difference is that eukaryotes do have "true" nuclei containing their DNA, whereas the genetic material in prokaryotes is not membrane-bound. In eukaryotes, the mitochondria and chloroplasts perform various metabolic processes and are believed to have been derived from endosymbiotic bacteria. In prokaryotes similar processes occur across the cell membrane; endosymbionts are extremely rare. The cell walls of prokaryotes are generally formed of a different molecule (peptidoglycan) to those of eukaryotes (many eukaryotes do not have a cell wall at all). Prokaryotes are usually much smaller than eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotes also differ from eukaryotes in that they contain only a single loop of stable chromosomal DNA stored in an area named the nucleoid, while eukaryote DNA is found on tightly bound and organised chromosomes. Although some eukaryotes have satellite DNA structures called plasmids, these are generally regarded as a prokaryote feature and many important genes in prokaryotes are stored on plasmids. Prokaryotes have a larger surface area to volume ratio giving them a higher metabolic rate, a higher growth rate and consequently a shorter generation time compared to Eukaryotes.

OpenStudy (shaik0124):

some differences

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you so much for the information....

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what do you mean by satellite DNA sturctures?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Satellite DNA structures are what we call "plasmids." A plasmid is DNA molecule that is separate from the main chromosomal DNA. Take a look at this picture: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/Plasmid_%28english%29.svg It's a picture of a bacterium. We can see that its MAIN, central DNA is colored in RED, and its PLASMID DNA, which is separate from the main DNA, is colored in BLUE. Plasmids replicate separately from all the other DNA.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@InYourHead can you answr my biology question please?

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