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Revision as of 20:34, 4 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A prokaryotic cell is a simple cell which contains no membrane bound organelles.
About Prokaryotic Cells
- Prokaryotic cells include bacteria and some types of algae.
- Prokaryotic cells have a loop of DNA floating freely in the cytoplasm.
- Prokaryotic cells have no nucleus, mitochondria or chloroplasts.
- Prokaryotic cells are usually much smaller than eukaryotic cells.
Examples
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| A diagram showing an E.coli bacterium which is a prokaryote. |