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State the difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes
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Solution
| Prokaryotes | Eukaryotes |
| Most prokaryotes are unicellular | Most eukaryotes are multicellular |
| The nucleus is poorly defined due to the absence of a nuclear membrane | The nucleus is well defined and is surrounded by a nuclear membrane |
| Nucleolus is absent | Nucleolus is present |
| Cell organelles such as plastids, mitochondria, golgi bodies, etc. are absent | Cell organelles such as plastids, mitochondria, golgi bodies, etc. are present |
| Bacteria and blue-green algae are prokaryotic cells | Fungi, plant, and animal cells are eukaryotic cells |
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