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(a) List any thre

(a) Differences between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell:

Prokaryotic cell


(i) It is small in size.


(ii) The nuclear region is not well-defined.


(iii) Single chromosome is found.


Eukaryotic cell


(i) It is large in size.


(ii) The nuclear region is well-defined and is surrounded by a nuclear membrane.


(iii) More than one chromosome is present.


(b) A chromosome is composed of DNA and proteins. It is formed in the nucleus during cell division.


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