3 ...| 6 e of cell Typically 0.2-2.0 m m in diameter Typically 10-100 mm in diameter ucleus No nuclear membrane or nucleoli (nucleoid) True nucleus, consisting of nuclear membrane & lembrane-enclosed Absent Present; examples include lysosomes, Golgi comp endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria & chloropla. rganelles Cell wall Usually present; chemically complex (typical When present, chemically simple bacterial cell wall includes peptidoglycan) Cytoplasm No cytosketeton Cytoskeleton Ribosomes Smaller size (70S) Larger size (8OS); smaller size (70S) in organelles Chromosome (DNA) Single circular chromosome; lacks histones Multiple linear chromosomes with histones arrangement 1. Hypothesize why ribosomes are smaller in prokaryotes? The small subunit both the ma and its proteins complexes with the large 50S subunit to form the 7OS 2. Using the table above, provide 3 evidence that supports the theory that eukaryotiç çells developed from prokaryotic cells.
Structure and Composition of Cell Membrane
Despite differences in structure and function, all living cells in multicellular organisms are surrounded by a cell membrane. Just like the outer layer of the skin separates the body from its environment similarly, the cell membrane, also known as 'plasma membrane,' separates the inner content from its exterior environment.
Cell Membrane
The cell membrane is known by different names like plasma membrane or cytoplasmic membrane, or biological membrane. The term "cell membrane" was first introduced by C. Nageli and C. Cramer in the year 1855. Later on, in 1931, the term "plasmalemma" for cell membrane was given by J. Plowe. The cell membrane separates the cell's internal environment from the extracellular space. This separation allows the protection of cells from their environment.
Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
The cell is defined as the basic structural and functional unit of life. The cell membrane bounds it. It is capable of independent existence.
![**Comparison of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells**
| Feature | Prokaryotic Cells | Eukaryotic Cells |
|----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| **Size of cell** | Typically 0.2-2.0 μm in diameter | Typically 10-100 μm in diameter |
| **Nucleus** | No nuclear membrane or nucleoli (nucleoid) | True nucleus, consisting of nuclear membrane & nucleoli |
| **Membrane-enclosed organelles** | Absent | Present; examples include lysosomes, Golgi complex, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria & chloroplasts |
| **Cell wall** | Usually present; chemically complex (typical bacterial cell wall includes peptidoglycan) | When present, chemically simple |
| **Cytoplasm** | No cytoskeleton | Cytoskeleton |
| **Ribosomes** | Smaller size (70S) | Larger size (80S); smaller size (70S) in organelles |
| **Chromosome (DNA) arrangement** | Single circular chromosome; lacks histones | Multiple linear chromosomes with histones |
1. **Hypothesize why ribosomes are smaller in prokaryotes?**
The small subunit (30S) of the ribosome is complexed with the large 50S subunit to form the 70S ribosome.
2. **Using the table above, provide 3 pieces of evidence that support the theory that eukaryotic cells developed from prokaryotic cells.**
- The presence of membrane-enclosed organelles in eukaryotes suggests an evolution from simpler prokaryotic cells which lack such organelles.
- The more chemically complex cell wall in prokaryotes, which evolved to be simpler in eukaryotes, indicates a shift towards more specialized internal structures in eukaryotes.
- The presence of a cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells, absent in prokaryotic cells, demonstrates an evolutionary adaptation for maintaining cell structure and facilitating more complex intracellular transport.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F71e9498b-aba9-407d-bec7-742f7e9d7c6e%2Fab4a46ba-ac48-40da-aa6c-2e44a6586984%2Fu5nzy3f_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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