2.3 - Differentiate, at molecular level, between prokaryotic and eukaryotic genome organization and membrane complexity.
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What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells in terms of genomic organization?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape and number of chromosomes.
What type of DNA do prokaryotic cells typically have?
💡 Hint: Recall what plasmids are known for.
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What type of DNA structure is typical in prokaryotic cells?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the chromosome.
True or False: Eukaryotic cells have a complex endomembrane system.
💡 Hint: Recall what organelles are present in eukaryotic cells.
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Design an experiment to determine the efficiency of nutrient uptake in prokaryotic versus eukaryotic cells based on their membrane complexities.
💡 Hint: Consider how their structures might influence access to nutrients.
Compare the evolutionary significance of the genomic organization in both cell types regarding adaptability to environmental changes.
💡 Hint: Think about how structure influences change.
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