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− | A '''prokaryotic cell''' is a simple [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] which contains no [[membrane | + | A '''prokaryotic cell''' is a simple [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] which contains no [[Membrane Bound Organelle|membrane bound organelle]]s. |
===About Prokaryotic Cells=== | ===About Prokaryotic Cells=== |
Revision as of 09:29, 23 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
A diagram showing an E.coli bacterium which is a prokaryote. |