difference between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes are the two fundamental types of cells that make up all living organisms. The primary difference between them lies in their cellular structure, particularly the presence or absence of a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

Here's the difference between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes:

Feature	Prokaryotes	Eukaryotes
Nucleus	Absent (nucleoid region)	Present (membrane-bound)
Membrane-bound Organelles	Absent	Present (mitochondria, ER, Golgi, etc.)
Size	Smaller (0.1 - 5 μm)	Larger (10 - 100 μm)
DNA	Single, circular; no histones	Multiple, linear; with histones
Ribosomes	Smaller (70S)	Larger (80S)
Cell Division	Binary fission	Mitosis (and often meiosis)
Genetic Recombination	Primarily horizontal gene transfer	Sexual reproduction, mutation
Cell Wall	Usually present, complex	May be present, simple; absent in animals
Complexity	Simpler	More complex
Unicellular/Multicellular	Usually unicellular	Unicellular and multicellular