Prokaryotic Cell Characteristics: Identifying Non-Eukaryotic Cells
Determining whether a cell is prokaryotic, lacking a nucleus and other organelles, requires understanding the characteristics of prokaryotic cells. Bacteria, archaea, cyanobacteria, and mycoplasmas are four examples of prokaryotic cells commonly found in various ecosystems. Their distinct features, such as the absence of membrane-bound organelles, presence of a single circular chromosome, and often a cell … Read more