Lesson 3: EUKARYOTIC VS. PROKARYOTIC
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Prokaryotes
Derived from Greek words "pro" meaning before and karyon meaning nucleus.
Prokaryotes
Simple; unicellular organisms that do not have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles.
Prokaryotes
Most of its DNA is found in what is known as the nucleoid region.
Prokaryotes
Examples: Archaea, Bacteria.
Eukaryotes
Derived from Greek word "eu" meaning good or true and "karyon" meaning nucleus.
Eukaryotes
Organisms whose cells has a nucleus enclosed by a membrane.
Eukaryotes
Other organelles are also bound by a membrane.
Eukaryotes
Examples: Animalia, Plantae.
COMMON MISTAKES & MISCONCEPTIONS
Eukaryotes can be unicellular.
COMMON MISTAKES & MISCONCEPTIONS
Even though prokaryotes do not have a nucleus, they do contain genetic information.
COMMON MISTAKES & MISCONCEPTIONS
Though they sound negative, bacteria are very important; they also play significant roles which are beneficial for mankind:
COMMON MISTAKES & MISCONCEPTIONS
a. Decomposers
COMMON MISTAKES & MISCONCEPTIONS
b. Ancient producer of oxygen
COMMON MISTAKES & MISCONCEPTIONS
c. Aids in digestion
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d. Help in nitrogen cycle
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e. Vector for genetic engineering purposes.