How does the cell have strength and maintain shape?
Microfilaments give mechanical strength, microtubules give shape and support.
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Give three similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, DNA, RNA.
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Give three differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Much smaller, less developed cytoskeleton, no nucleus, no membrane bound organelles, smaller ribosomes, peptidoglycan wall, naked DNA, pill, flagella, plasmids.
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How do prokaryotic cells reproduce?
Binary fission. DNA is copied so both cells have a copy before division.
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Card 2
Front
Describe the function of the nucleus.
Back
Controls all cellular function, holds RNA for protein synthesis, transmits genetic information.
Card 3
Front
Compare and contrast the structure differences between RER&SER.
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