Chapter 18.3, Problem 3CC

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The evolutionary processes that might have account for prokaryotes having smaller genome than the eukaryotes.

Introduction:

The eukaryotes are the organisms that have a true nucleus which means that their nucleus is surrounded by a membrane. Their other cell organelles are also membrane bound. They can be single celled or multicellular. The prokaryotes are the organisms that lack membrane bound organelles such as bacteria.