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How are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells alike? How do they differ?

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Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells have two similarities. They are both protected by a cell membrane, which serves as the barrier that protects the cell from the external environment and they have DNA that carries the genetic information of the cell. However, these cells differ in terms of its structure. Eukaryotic cells, which are generally bigger than prokaryotic cells, have DNA which is located inside the nucleus. On the other hand, prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus so their genetic material is found in the cytoplasm.

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