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Describe the functions of the Ultra structure of a Eukaryotic cell and compare this with a prokaryotic cell.
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Lawrence Johnson Essay task Describe the functions of the Ultra structure of a Eukaryotic cell and compare this with a prokaryotic cell. All animals and plants are composed of microscopically small discrete units known as cells. The Cell is the basic unit of life. Based on the organisation of the cellular structures all living cells can be divided into two groups: prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Animals, plants, fungi, protozoa's and algae all possess eukaryotic cell types. Only bacteria have prokaryotic cell type. Below is a detailed picture of a eukaryotic cell that shows the main organelles inside it; Picture from www.-class.unl.edu/bios201a/spring97/group6 Eukaryotic cells are generally much lager and more complex than prokaryotic. Because of their large size they have specialised internal organelles to carry out special tasks, such as metabolism, providing energy and transporting chemicals throughout the cell. I will now go on to describe some of the functions of the organelles inside a eukaryotic...
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